SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: England, Greater London, Merton.Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time hoursPrimary Industry: Education and TrainingSalary: £83.85 - £100 Per day + PAYE, no umberella fees.Qualifications: QTS, PGCE, BA Hons Skills: Experience with Additional needs, SEMH, Challenging Behaviour.First aid trainingSafeguardingJob Duties: Supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in their learning and development.Assisting teachers in creating and implementing individualised education plans for students with additional needs.Providing one-to-one support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.Managing and de-escalating situations involving challenging behaviour.Collaborating with the SENCO and other professionals to ensure effective support for students. Required Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)Bachelor of Arts Honours degree (BA Hons) Experience: Prior experience working with students with additional needs, SEMH, and challenging behaviourKnowledge and Skills: Understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) regulations and best practisesAbility to effectively communicate and build rapport with students, parents, and colleaguesStrong behaviour management skills Preferred Qualifications: Additional training or qualifications in supporting students with SEND, SEMH, ASD.Experience working in a similar role within an educational setting. Working Conditions: The role may involve working in a classroom environment, supporting students with diverse needs and behaviours. Flexibility in working hours and the ability to adapt to changing situations are essential. The candidate will need to have two professional references and an enhanced DBS ( we can help obtain this at a cost if needed). How to apply: If you're as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly via the Protocol website. Please note: If you have been outside of the UK for more than 6 months in the last 5 years then please provide a translated Overseas Police Check We will need 2 references to cover the last 24 months.Please be prepared to provide us with your Right to Work in the interview process. You will need a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to purchase one through Protocol. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.