Job Description

Protocol Education is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist setting in Cheltenham for children and young people with additional needs, including social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. This rewarding role will see you working within small class groups, supporting pupils both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver tailored learning activities.
• Support behaviour management using positive strategies.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, social skills, and confidence.
• Collaborate with staff and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A patient, calm, and adaptable approach.
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one through the agency).

What's on Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for ad-hoc, short term, long-term placements and permanent contracts.

If this sounds like a role you are interested in and would like more information, please contact the office for a chat.
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.
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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