SEN Teaching Assistant Roles

We are currently recruiting for a number of SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across several schools within the Cambridgeshire area.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Whether you have previous experience in education, care, support work, or are looking to begin a rewarding career in schools, we would love to hear from you.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support students with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language difficulties, SEMH, and other learning requirements.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Help pupils to develop confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other interventions.
• Monitor and record pupil progress where required.

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is desirable.
• A patient, caring, and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Driver ideal but not essential
• Ability to provide satisfactory references covering recent employment history.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Opportunities across multiple schools within the Cambridgeshire area.
• Permanent and temporary positions available.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive school environments.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

If you are passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and would like to explore opportunities across schools in the Cambridgeshire area, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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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