At a Glance
- Tasks: Support SEND students using your creative skills in a fun and engaging classroom.
- Company: Join Protocol Education, a leader in educational support with a focus on creativity.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, receive training, and enjoy a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Temporary position with potential for permanent placement; safeguarding training provided.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of SEND students while expressing your artistic flair.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND or youth groups, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Protocol Education are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant with a creative background, to support in a SEND school in Colchester. This is designed to allow for a sense of creativity in the classroom which can help inspire and encourage SEND students.
The children you will be supporting have a variety of special needs, including ASD, Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs (SEMH), complex learning disabilities or may need behavioural support. You will be required to aid in the daily activities of the classroom and use your creative background to uniquely support the SEND children in a way only you can. You will provide 1:1 support and create a positive atmosphere.
A friendly and positive approach to teaching and learning, as well as the ability to quickly build strong relationships and rapport with individual children is important.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with SEND/ Experience working with Children
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A passion for education and creating an environment in which the students can improve their studies
- The ability to use your creative nature to engage students, improve confidence, and positively influence a fun and supportive learning process
The role:
- Supervise pupils with SEND, ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities and understand the information presented
- Aid the execution of education plans suitable to each pupil’s learning objectives
- Build a trusting relationship with all pupils and communicate according to their understanding
- Promote class interaction and ensure pupils engage throughout the lessons
- Create an interesting environment for students
- Assist pupils with practical activities using a variety of teaching aids
- Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare
Your experience does not necessarily need to be in a school environment, but rather working or volunteering in youth groups, sports coaching, or after school clubs to name a few.
If you have a real passion for supporting children with special needs and think this role sounds right for you, please apply!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
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 DfE 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
LSA with a Creative / Theatre / Artistic Background employer: Protocol Education
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in Gateshead. The company values its team members, providing competitive pay and dedicated consultant support to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
