SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistants - Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential? Protocol Education is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring SEND Teaching Assistants to work within specialist and mainstream schools supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who want a meaningful role where no two days are the same, and where your support can genuinely transform a child's educational journey. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop social and emotional skills, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom. Responsibilities Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small group settingsAssisting students with a range of SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language needs, and SEMHPromoting engagement, participation, and independence in learningBuilding trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe and supportedWorking alongside teachers, therapists, and wider school staffSupporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategiesHelping to create an inclusive, encouraging learning environmentCelebrating and recognising pupil progress and achievements Who Would Suit This Role? We're looking for individuals who are: Patient, resilient, and compassionatePositive and proactive in their approachPassionate about supporting children and young peopleExcellent communicators with strong interpersonal skillsAdaptable and willing to learnReliable, committed, and professionalAble to remain calm in challenging situationsDriven by a desire to make a lasting difference Valuable Backgrounds & Experience You don't need previous school experience to be successful in this role. We welcome applications from people with transferable skills and experience from sectors such as: Care and support workYouth work and mentoringSports coachingResidential careMental health supportChildcare and nursery settingsHealth and social careCustomer-facing rolesVoluntary and community work If you've worked in a role where you've supported, guided, encouraged, or cared for others, we would love to hear from you. Ideal for Graduates This role offers excellent experience for graduates considering future careers in: TeachingEducational PsychologyClinical PsychologySpeech & Language TherapyOccupational TherapyCounsellingSocial WorkChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Why Join Protocol Education? Flexible opportunities to suit your availabilityDay-to-day, short-term, and long-term placementsWeekly PAYE payAccess to free accredited CPD trainingOngoing support from an experienced SEND consultantOpportunities across specialist schools, alternative provisions, and mainstream settingsPotential pathways into permanent school-based rolesThe chance to build a rewarding and meaningful career in education Apply Now If you're looking for a career where you can positively impact young people's lives, develop valuable skills, and be part of a supportive school community, we'd love to hear from you. Take the next step in your education career and apply today to become a SEND Teaching Assistant with Protocol Education. 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.