Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant – Watford

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP / September

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Watford on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with a strong interest in Special Educational Needs to become part of a supportive school team and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs.

Your responsibilities may include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support
Supporting pupils with their learning and development
Assisting with the delivery of engaging classroom activities
Supporting pupils with communication and social development
Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
Managing and supporting positive behaviour
Working with pupils with a range of SEN, including Autism, SEMH and complex needs
Supporting the teacher with classroom preparation and activities
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

Experienced working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting
Passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs
Patient, caring and resilient
Confident providing 1:1 and small-group support
Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
Positive and proactive in their approach
A strong communicator and team player
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Experience within an SEN school is desirable, but not essential. We are also keen to hear from candidates with experience in care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching or other relevant backgrounds who are looking to develop their career within education.

Why Join This School?

This permanent opportunity offers the chance to become a valued member of a dedicated SEN team and build a long-term career within a supportive specialist setting.

You will benefit from:

A permanent contract
Competitive salary
Supportive leadership and teaching staff
Opportunities for professional development
A rewarding role where you can make a real difference
The opportunity to develop your SEN experience and career

Why Work with Protocol Education?

Protocol Education is a leading education recruitment agency, supporting schools and education professionals across the UK.

When you work with us, you will receive support from a dedicated consultant throughout the recruitment process and access to a wide range of education opportunities.

If you are a caring, enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a permanent opportunity in Watford, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Protocol Education and take the next step in your career.

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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