SEND Teaching Assistant

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

You will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, development, and emotional well-being, helping them to thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
• Foster a safe, stimulating, and supportive classroom environment
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure holistic support
• Use a range of communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton, AAC)

• Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, or PMLD (this can be personal experience as well)
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) are desirable but not mandatory
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• A supportive and experienced consultant
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunities for career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact every day
• We offer FREE online Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers

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.

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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.

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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