SEND Teaching Assistants Wanted | September Starts
Make a Difference Every Day
Not every child learns in the same way. Some need extra encouragement, patience and support to help them thrive. That's where you come in.
Protocol Education is looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with a range of additional needs, including SEND, Autism (ASD), SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), ADHD, Speech & Language Needs and complex learning difficulties across schools in the area from September.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate or someone with a background in care or support work, this could be the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact on young lives.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
- Supporting students both inside and outside the classroom
- Helping children develop confidence, independence and social skills
- Promoting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
- Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
- Supporting communication, sensory and regulation strategies
- Working alongside teachers, SENDCOs and external professionals
- Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils can succeed
Who We'd Love to Hear From
We welcome applications from people who are:
- Patient, compassionate and understanding
- Calm and resilient when faced with challenges
- Passionate about helping children reach their full potential
- Proactive and willing to learn new skills
- Strong relationship-builders with excellent communication skills
- Reliable, flexible and committed to supporting young people
Graduates Encouraged to Apply
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable school-based experience before pursuing careers in:
- Teaching
- Educational Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Counselling
- Social Work
- Youth Work
We are particularly interested in graduates from:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Drama & Performing Arts
- Creative Arts
- Education Studies
- Childhood Studies
- Sports Coaching
- Health & Social Care
Many of these subjects develop the empathy, communication, creativity and behaviour-support skills that are highly valuable when working with children with SEND.
Transferable Experience Welcome
You do not need previous school experience to apply.
We would love to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:
- Care and Support Work
- Residential Childcare
- Mental Health Support
- Youth Work
- Sports Coaching
- Community Support
- Nursery and Early Years Settings
- Social Care
- Behaviour Mentoring
If you're passionate about helping others and making a difference, we can support you in developing your skills within education.
Why Work with Protocol Education?
- Flexible supply and long-term opportunities
- Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
- Free CPD and professional development training
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
- Opportunities across mainstream schools, specialist SEND schools and alternative provisions
- Potential pathways into permanent school positions
- A genuinely rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to make an impact
Apply Today
If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can support children to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to secure a September position and begin a rewarding career supporting children with SEND.
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.
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