SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
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SEN Teaching Assistant
We are on the lookout for a SEN Teaching Assistant with a patient, steady and creative approach to learning.
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience of supporting children with SEN
- A patient, caring and reliable approach to learning
- Confidence to support pupils on a 1:1 basis and small group activities
- Commitment to inclusion and equality
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting pupils during lessons and activities
- Encouraging confidence, communication and independence
- Collaborating with teachers
- Monitoring and tracking progress
- Supporting the teacher in building a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment
Why join Protocol Education?
- Weekly pay through PAYE
- A consultant who picks up the phone and checks in
- Access to free CPD, including Team Teach and SEND-focused teaching
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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Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Highlight your SEN experience prominently as this is the core requirement mentioned throughout the advert
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 SEN pupils in 1:1 sessions, improving reading levels by 2 stages'
🎯 Emphasise Team Teach or similar behaviour management training as Protocol Education specifically mentions this CPD
🤝 Showcase collaboration skills with teachers as the role explicitly requires working alongside classroom staff
📋 Mention your enhanced DBS status upfront as this is essential for all Protocol Education positions
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Delivered 1:1 SEN support to 6 pupils with autism and ADHD, improving their classroom engagement by 75% over one academic term
- •Collaborated with 4 teachers to implement individualised learning plans, tracking progress through weekly assessments and data collection
- •Supported small group activities for 8-12 SEN pupils daily, using Team Teach techniques to manage challenging behaviour and promote independence
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Protocol Education's commitment to inclusive SEN support aligns perfectly with my passion for helping children with special educational needs reach their potential. My experience in 1:1 support and small group activities, combined with my patient and creative approach, makes me an ideal candidate for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in South Gloucestershire.
My background in supporting children with diverse learning needs has equipped me with the skills to adapt teaching methods, monitor progress effectively, and collaborate closely with classroom teachers to create positive learning environments.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt learning materials for a child with autism spectrum disorder?
- ›What strategies would you use to support a pupil with ADHD during group activities?
- ›How do you track and monitor progress for SEN pupils?
- ›What is your experience with Team Teach or similar behaviour management approaches?
- ›How would you support a non-verbal child in developing communication skills?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to be particularly patient with a challenging pupil
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach for a child with specific learning needs
- ›How do you handle situations where a SEN pupil becomes frustrated or upset?
- ›Give an example of how you've collaborated effectively with a teacher
- ›Tell me about a time you helped build a pupil's confidence and independence
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to be particularly patient with a challenging pupil
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach for a child with specific learning needs