Permanent Jobs in New barnet, greater london, united kingdom

About the School : School is a three-times outstanding Secondary Provison, forward-thinking, highly specialised day school for children and young people aged 2-19 years old. We cater to pupils with severe and complex special educational needs. Our mission is to provide a secure, stimulating, and happy environment where pupils and staff can learn together, promoting independence and effective learning opportunities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team at a lovely school in Barnet. The successful candidate will support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), including assisting with personal care needs. A background in care or experience in a similar setting would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities : Provide tailored support to students with PMLD, ensuring their safety, comfort, and engagement in learning activities. Assist with personal care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and mobility, maintaining the dignity and respect of each pupil. Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) under the guidance of teaching staff and therapists. Utilise communication strategies such as PECS and Makaton to support students' understanding and expression. Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and independence. Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure a holistic approach to each pupil's development. Requirements : A fun-loving attitude that makes every pupil feel valued, as playing and interacting with the learners is essential.A high level of multitasking is essential—this is a busy, hardworking environment. A calm and sensitive approach. A willingness to learn and develop your own skills and abilities to best support our pupils. Resilience, as there are times when things are a challenge both mentally and physically.Have NVQ2 in Childcare or an equivalent qualification. What We Offer : A supportive and collaborative working environment within an outstanding school. Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities. Access to a range of employee benefits, including a health and wellbeing programme, on-site parking, and flexible working arrangements. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with complex needs. Application Process : If you are passionate about supporting students with PMLD and have the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to .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