Specialist Learning Support Assistant

3 weeks ago


Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students with academic, personal, and social development in specialist settings. This role is both challenging and rewarding, requiring a reflexive approach to learners and their needs, as well as a creative and proactive mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in small class groups or providing individual support to help students access the curriculum
  • Adapting learning methods to increase engagement and interaction
  • Providing emotional support when needed
  • Encouraging appropriate social interactions and participating in enrichment activities, such as trips
  • Maintaining professional standards at all times

Requirements:

  • Experience in a similar environment or working with young people who may present challenging behaviours
  • Resilience, patience, compassion, and understanding
  • Proactivity, creativity, and empathy
  • Ability to follow detailed behaviour support plans (BSPs) and individual learning plans (ILPs)
  • Adherence to the school's policies and practises

What We Offer:

  • Excellent pay rates, paid weekly through PAYE
  • Ongoing support and training during placements
  • Access to a dedicated SEND consultant who has experience as a Teacher and working on supply
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Worker Regulations)

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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