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Protocol Education are currently seeking candidates with backgrounds in Performing Arts- Dance/Drama/Acting etc, to work as a Teaching Assistant at one of our schools in Wolverhampton (United Kingdom). We work with a number of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools across the city, which we can work around your preferences. 

We have positions on an on-going basis dependent on needs and demands across the schools, with the potential to go long-term across the academic year 2024, or permanent.

In this highly rewarding role, you will be supporting vulnerable children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, such as Anxiety/Depression/complex learning disabilities, or being identified as having a statement of an educational need or an Educational, health and care plan (EHCP). The impact of COVID-19 on young children's mental health has significantly increased, resulting in a higher demand for support across schools in the UK to help with catch-up.

This role is perfect for applicants with backgrounds in Performing Arts, Care Work, or Psychology for example, who are seeking a position working as the likes of a Teacher, Child Psychology, Social Worker, Counsellor, or an Educational Psychologist.  

Key requirements:

Have a degree in a Performing Arts related subject, or experience working in a Performing Arts role
Have an understanding of SEND and SEMH needs
Working Monday-Friday (term-time only)
Hours of between typically 8:30am-3:30pm
Have excellent communication skills 
Have a passion for supporting children

Protocol Eduction can offer:

Competitive rates that express your experience and responsibilities
CPD during half term or summer
Free Webinars
Social events
NQT/ECT network and community
CV writing assistance and marketing tools
£50 refer a friend scheme*
If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative team with incredible potential! Don't delay. Apply today to avoid disappointment!

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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