Every child deserves someone in their corner.
We're looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of primary, secondary and specialist SEND settings throughout South London.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate looking to gain school-based experience, or someone with a background in care, youth work or support work, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping children access education, build confidence and achieve their potential.
Responsibilities may include:
• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Supporting small group interventions
• Assisting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language Needs and SEMH needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Supporting pupils with classroom activities and learning tasks
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Helping to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment
What We're Looking For
• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• A patient, positive and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
• Previous school-based experience is beneficial but not essential
Why Schools Love Our SEN Teaching Assistants
• Calm, nurturing and proactive approach
• Ability to build positive relationships quickly
• Flexible and adaptable across different settings
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusion
• Committed to helping pupils thrive both academically and socially
Why Work With Protocol Education?
• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions
• Long-term and permanent career opportunities
• Simple registration process and local placements
Whether you're looking for the flexibility of supply work or hoping to secure a long-term role, we can help you find the right school and the right opportunity.
Apply today and start making a difference where it matters most.
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.
£21.5k - £25k per annum
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