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(SEN) Primary Teaching Assistant, London
Client: Protocol Education
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Education
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
127496520367
Job Views:
91
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Primary Teaching Assistant to join our team. As an SEN Primary Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the learning and development of students with special educational needs, ensuring they receive the individualized support and guidance they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with special educational needs, adapting teaching methods and materials to meet individual learning styles and needs.
* Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering differentiated lessons and activities that cater to the diverse needs of SEN students, promoting their engagement and progress across the curriculum.
* Support students with their academic and personal development, including literacy, numeracy, communication, social skills, and emotional regulation, providing encouragement and reinforcement to help them achieve their learning goals.
* Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered to participate actively in their learning, developing confidence and self-esteem.
* Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), and other members of the teaching team to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs), monitoring and tracking student progress and attainment.
* Assist with personal care tasks, as required, to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of SEN students, supporting them with their daily routines and activities.
* Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, caregivers, and external professionals, providing updates on student progress, achievements, and any concerns or issues that arise.
Requirements:
* Previous experience working with students with special educational needs, preferably in a primary school setting.
* Understanding of different learning styles and strategies for supporting students with a range of SEN requirements, including but not limited to autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and emotional and behavioral difficulties.
* Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team, and engage with a range of stakeholders.
* Relevant qualifications, such as a Teaching Assistant Certificate or a degree in Special Education, are desirable but not essential.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with special educational needs and have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we would love to hear from you.
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 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’, which 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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