Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Job title:

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Company

Protocol Education

Job description

ROLE: Special Educational Needs Teaching AssistantLOCATION: LeedsSTART DATE: ASAPAre you a psychology graduate, looking to gain further experience working with vulnerable people to support your career prospects?Or perhaps you are considering a career in teaching but first want to gain some experience working in the education sector.Whether you are starting out your career working with young people or an experienced individual looking for a new challenge, this is in an exciting opportunity for you.Protocol Education are working with a special educational needs school in Leeds to recruit for two Teaching Assistants. The successful applicant will work closely with special educational needs students, aged 4-16 years.Within this role you will work closely with students to ensure they have the opportunity to get the best out of their education and the chance to improve their outcomes by reengaging in education. The school takes a therapeutic approach to build rapport with students and all staff work to encourage positive relationships.Overview of Responsibilities:

• Support students with a range of special educational needs including, ASC, ADHD, Attachment Disorders, Learning Difficulties such as, Dyslexia. Students are aged 719 years.
• Work 1-1 and with small groups of students.
• Support class teachers as required.
• Be able to effectively manage and deescalate challenging behaviour.
• Understand students’ unique needs and provide appropriate emotional and academic support.
• Build rapport and trust with students to support them with their social, emotional and mental health.

Requirements for this Role:

• Hold experience working with young people with special educational needs, ideally within an educational setting but other experience is considered.
• Be able to demonstrate experience of behaviour de-escalation, restoration, and management.
• Have a sound understanding of social emotional mental health and how to best support individuals.
• You should be an empathetic, patient and resilient individual, with a passion for supporting young people.

Contract Overview:

• Full Time Role Monday – Friday, in Leeds Term Time.
• Working hours 8:30am – 3:30pm.
• Temporary to Permanent Contract available.

Benefits of working with Protocol Education:

• 13 weeks (65 days) holiday per annum.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and progression.
• Flexibility of work, various contracts available to suit your personal circumstances.

If you want to make a difference and support children and young people in an education setting, APPLY NOW.

Expected salary

£500 per week

Location

Leeds

Job date

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 23:43:57 GMT

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