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Exciting Opportunity for Art, Music, and Acting Enthusiasts in a Special Needs School
We are seeking passionate individuals with backgrounds in art, music, or acting to join our team at a special needs school in the vibrant North East of England.
As a Creative Classroom Assistant, you will play a crucial role in nurturing creativity and enhancing students' abilities in a dynamic sensory setting. Your responsibilities will include improving hand-eye coordination, speech and language skills, social and communication abilities, independence, and cognitive processes.
You will also have the opportunity to explore various subjects, such as cooking, art, and music.
Key Details:
- Position: Creative Classroom Assistant
- Employment Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Location: North East of England
The Role: As a Creative Classroom SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be a vital part of our SEN department, collaborating closely with teachers to support students with a range of special educational needs. Your creativity, patience, and enthusiasm will help foster a positive learning environment where every student feels valued and motivated.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualised support to students with SEN, adapting teaching methods to meet their unique needs
- Create and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities
- Assist the class teacher in managing the classroom, preparing materials, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students
- Help students develop social skills and emotional resilience, offering encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Collaborate with teachers, SEN coordinators, and other staff members to develop and maintain individualised education plans (IEPs) and track student progress
- Build strong relationships with parents and guardians, keeping them informed about their child's progress and addressing any concerns
About You:
- A genuine passion for working with children with SEN and a commitment to inclusive education
- Creativity and the ability to make learning enjoyable and accessible for all students
- Exceptional patience and empathy, understanding the diverse needs of students and creating a supportive learning environment
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Prior experience working with children with SEN is desirable, but a willingness to learn and grow in this field is essential
Qualifications:
- Relevant qualifications in education or childcare
- Experience working with children with SEN is a plus
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A positive and proactive attitude
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a progressive school that embraces innovative teaching methods and ideas
- Make a real difference in the lives of students and their families
- Enjoy working in the vibrant North East of England, with its rich cultural heritage and beautiful surroundings
If this rewarding role sounds like a bit of you! Please apply today or alternatively, send your CV direct to lewis.sutherland@protocol-education.com.
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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