Support Worker
Dudley, England, gb
Job Title: Classroom Support Assistant
Location: Bexley
About Us: We are working with a lovely Special Educational Needs School that are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. We are currently seeking a compassionate and motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students to succeed in their educational journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEND, ensuring their individual learning needs are met.
- Assist the class teacher and other members of support staff in delivering tailored learning activities and adaptations to suit each students individual needs.
- Support the emotional, social, and behavioural development of students.
- Assist in the preparation of teaching resources and learning materials.
- Promote an inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.
Key Requirements:
- Experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting.
- Knowledge or experience in supporting students with SEND.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards supporting students with additional needs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL successful applicants will require the relevant training, legal checks and MUST have the Right to Work in the UK. You MUST hold a valid Enhanced DBS that is on the Update Service OR be willing to apply for one.
If you think you are the right candidate for this role, please apply below. Someone will be in contact with you, Monday – Friday to discuss this opportunity further! Good luck and we look forward to hearing 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 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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