SEN Teaching Assistant
Looking to make a real difference every day?
We’re looking for a compassionate and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 10–16 with additional needs, including Autism (ASC), SEMH and attachment difficulties. You’ll help students gain confidence, independence and the skills they need to thrive, both in and out of the classroom
Schools are looking for people to support both of a 1-1 and a whole class basis.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Provide 1:1 or small group learning support
2. Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs
3. Encourage engagement, focus and self-esteem
4. Work closely with teachers and the SEND team to support learning plans
5. Help pupils develop key life and social skills
What we’re looking for:
6. Experience working with young people with SEND (school or care setting)
7. Calm, patient and proactive approach
8. Strong communication and teamwork skills
9. A genuine desire to help every child reach their potential
This role’s perfect for someone who’s resilient, nurturing and ready to make every day count.
We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!
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If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.
We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.
Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.
If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!
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 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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