Job Title: Experienced Teaching Assistant – Team Teach Trained (SEND)
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £95 - £105 – Based on Experience
Contract Type: [Temporary / Long-term / Temp-to-Perm / Full-time]
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant with Team Teach training and a strong background in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)? We are currently recruiting for experienced professionals to work across a range of specialist provisions supporting children and young people with additional needs.
The Role:
You will be working in specialist schools or alternative provisions that cater to pupils with complex needs such as:
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Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
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Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
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Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
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ADHD, speech and language needs, and other SEND profiles
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis in the classroom
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Using de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour strategies in line with Team Teach training
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Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs and personalised learning plans
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Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
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Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and external agencies
Requirements:
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Team Teach certificate (current or recently expired)
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Previous experience in a SEND or alternative provision setting
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A calm, nurturing, and patient attitude
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Ability to build positive relationships with students who present with challenging behaviour
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What’s On Offer:
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Opportunities to work in a variety of SEND settings
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Supportive and knowledgeable consultants to help match you to the right role
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Flexible working patterns and long-term placements
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Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Interested?
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils with SEND and meet the criteria above, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a short covering note to joe.palmer@Protocol-education.com today.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.