At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with communication needs using Makaton in a specialist education setting.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Protocol Education, focused on making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, and potential for permanent roles.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives every day while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEND and practical Makaton skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Do you thrive in specialist education and have experience supporting pupils with communication needs?
We’re seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with Makaton experience to join specialist SEND provisions across South Shields.
You’ll support children with Autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), speech and language needs and additional communication needs, helping them engage in learning through personalised support and effective communication strategies.
Requirements
- Previous experience within SEND.
- Makaton training or confident practical use of Makaton.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive, resilient and caring attitude.
If you’re passionate about making a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position.
In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the Df E statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant (Makaton) in Sunderland employer: Protocol Education Ltd
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