SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Pay: As par scale
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-established school in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN
Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored lessons and activities
Support students with their social, emotional, and behavioural development
Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
Monitor and record student progress and provide feedback
Requirements
Previous experience working with children with SEN (in a school or similar setting)
A patient, caring, and proactive approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Right to work in the UK
Desirable
Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or SEN support
Experience supporting students with ASD, ADHD, or other additional needs
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Experience working within UK schools
What We Offer
Competitive pay rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to CPD and training opportunities
Opportunity for long-term or permanent roles
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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