SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education

Job title:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Company

Protocol Education

Job description

Teaching Assistant & One to One SupportPotential for Permanent Placement & Family-Friendly HoursWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students with academic, personal, and social development in specialised settings located in The Wakefield & five towns. This role is both challenging and rewarding, requiring a reflexive approach to learners and their needs, as well as a creative and proactive mindset. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar environment and possess emotional resilience and the ability to engage students who may have had negative experiences with education.Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting in small class groups or providing individual support to help students access the curriculum
  • Adapting learning methods to increase engagement and interaction
  • Providing emotional support when needed
  • Encouraging appropriate social interactions and participating in enrichment activities, such as trips
  • Maintaining professional standards at all times

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience in a similar environment or working with young people who may present challenging behaviours
  • Possess resilience, patience, compassion, and understanding
  • Be proactive, creative, and empathetic
  • Be able to follow detailed behaviour support plans (BSPs) and individual learning plans (ILPs)
  • Adhere to the school’s policies and practises
  • Ideally, be Team Teach trained (training offered by our in-house trainers)

In return, we offer:

  • Excellent pay rates, paid weekly through PAYE
  • Ongoing support and training during placements
  • Access to a dedicated SEND consultant who has experience as a Teacher and working on supply
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Worker Regulations)

Expected salary

£102 per day

Location

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Job date

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:34:07 GMT

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