SEN Teaching Assistant

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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