At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in Welwyn Garden City with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Ongoing professional development, modern facilities, and a nurturing environment.
- Other info: Temporary position with potential for permanent role; free safeguarding training provided.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in children's lives and help them reach their full potential.
- Qualifications: Experience with children is preferred; passion for supporting additional needs is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30285 - 37015 £ per year.
- SEN Support Assistant
- Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
- Full-Time | Term Time Only
Protocol Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Welwyn Garden City seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join their supportive team.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children with additional needs, supporting them both within the classroom and through targeted interventions.
The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to help pupils reach their full potential.
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
- Assist children with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving personalised learning targets.
- Implement strategies and interventions outlined in EHCPs and support plans.
- Foster positive relationships and promote pupils' confidence, independence and wellbeing.
The Ideal Candidate
- Has experience working with children, ideally within a school or SEN setting.
- Is patient, compassionate and proactive.
- Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- Relevant qualifications or SEN training would be advantageous but are not essential.
What the School Offers
- A friendly and supportive staff team.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Modern facilities and excellent resources.
- A positive and nurturing learning environment.
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 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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SEN Support Assistant in Welwyn Garden City employer: Protocol Education
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