SEN Support Assistant
We’re looking for a caring, patient, and proactive SEN Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school. This is one of those roles where no two days are the same, but everyday matters.
You will support pupils with a variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH). The role requires someone that is patient and brilliant at building trust.
What you'll be doing
* Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils with additional needs
* Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils
* Helping children stay focused during lessons
* Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
* Monitoring and recording pupil progress
What we're looking for
* A genuine passion for supporting children with SEN
* A calm, patient and supportive approach
* Strong communication skills
* Experience with SEN (school-based or otherwise)
* A willingness to learn and adapt
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What you can expect from Protocol
* Weekly PAYE pay
* Ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely cares
* Free CPD and online training opportunities
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.
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