SEN & SEMH teaching assistant ( Access to a vehicle required)

Part-Time | Full-Time | Flexible Opportunities Access to a Vehicle Required Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable and resilient Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of specialist and mainstream educational settings. Whether you are seeking full-time, part-time or flexible work around your existing commitments, we would love to hear from you. About the Role As an SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to help them engage with learning, develop positive relationships and achieve their full potential. Every day is different, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on a young person's educational journey. Responsibilities Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groupsAssisting students with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficultiesBuilding positive and trusting relationships with pupilsPromoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategiesSupporting classroom teachers to create an inclusive learning environmentEncouraging independence, confidence and social developmentFollowing safeguarding and behaviour management procedures at all times The Ideal Candidate Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirableA patient, caring and resilient approachStrong communication and relationship-building skillsAbility to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situationsA genuine passion for supporting children with additional needsAccess to a vehicle and a valid driving licence is essentialTeam Teach or behaviour management training is advantageous but not essential What We Offer

• Flexible working options to suit your availability
• Opportunities in a variety of SEN and SEMH settings
• Free CPD and training, including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding and SEND-focused courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Competitive daily rates
• Valuable experience for those considering careers in education, psychology, social work or youth work

Apply Today If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives while developing your skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help support children and young people to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. 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.