Mental Health/Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

1 month ago


SouthendonSea, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

Join Us as a Mental Health and Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of students with Autism and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Protocol Education is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Primary School in Southend On Sea. This modern school, boasting excellent facilities and convenient transport links, is looking for someone like you to provide 1:1 support and help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Why This Role is Extraordinary:

Location: Southend On Sea
Start Date: September
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only
Flexibility: Full-time position

What Makes You the Perfect Fit:

- Calm and Sensitive: Handle situations with a composed and understanding approach.
- Creative Thinker: Use your imagination to find innovative ways to support pupils with additional needs.
- Relationship Builder: Develop strong, trusting relationships with students and staff.
- Team Player: Collaborate effectively with other staff members and third parties.
- Empathetic: Show genuine care for pupils' academic, emotional, and personal development.
- Supportive and Encouraging: Inspire trust and motivate students with a positive attitude.
- Proactive: Meet the individual needs of students using your initiative and creativity.
- Experienced: Proven track record of working with young people or vulnerable adults, paid or voluntary.
- Tech-Savvy: Basic IT skills are a plus.

 

If you have experience working with individuals with Autism, in educational or care settings, and are ready to bring your creativity and passion to a supportive and dynamic team, apply today

Make a Difference with Protocol Education—Where Your Creativity and Compassion Shine

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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