Jobs in Colchester

Creative / Theatrical / Artistic Learning Support Assistant✨

Protocol Education are looking to recruit a Learning support assistant of creative background, to support in a SEND school. This is designed to allow for a sense of creativity in the classroom which can help inspire and encourage SEND students.

The children you will be supporting have a variety of special needs, including ASD, Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs (SEMH), complex learning disabilities or may need behavioural support.

You will be required to aid in the daily activities of the classroom and use your creative background to uniquely support the SEND children in a way only you can. You will provide 1 : 1 support and create a positive atmosphere. A friendly and positive approach to teaching and learning, as well as the ability to quickly build strong relationships and rapport with individual children is important.

The ideal candidate will have-

• Experience working with SEND / Experience working with Children
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A passion for education and creating an environment in which the students can improve their studies.
• The ability to use your creative nature to engage students, improve confidence, and positively influence a fun and supportive learning process.

The role-

Your experience does not necessarily need to be in a school environment, but rather working or volunteering in youth groups, sports coaching, or after school clubs to name a few.

If you have a real passion for supporting children with special needs and think this role sounds right for you, please apply!

For more information please contact Angharad on 01245 697652 or  angharad.rankinprotocol-education

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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