Sen Teaching Assistant, Disability experience

SEN Teaching Assistant (Physical Disabilities)

Sutton, South London
£92.63 - £100 per day
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

SEN Teaching Assistant Required - Sutton

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children and young people with physical disabilities? A welcoming and inclusive school in Sutton is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a meaningful difference to pupils' educational journeys.

This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to students with a range of physical disabilities, helping them access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential within a supportive school environment.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with physical disabilities on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with classroom activities and adapting learning where required
• Promoting independence, confidence, and social development
• Supporting mobility and personal care needs where necessary
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people with physical disabilities
• Experience within a school, SEN setting, care environment, or similar support role
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Relevant experience supporting individuals with additional needs

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 - £100 per day
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated support from a specialist education recruitment consultant
• Opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young people
• Long-term and potential permanent opportunities available

If you are a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Sutton, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help support pupils with physical disabilities to thrive both academically and personally.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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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