Protocol Education
You've got the patience, the empathy, and the ability to turn tricky days into successful ones. Sound like you?
We're looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, supporting pupils with additional needs to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
No two days are ever quite the same, but that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
- Supporting students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or other additional learning needs
- Helping pupils access learning in a way that works for them
- Building positive relationships and encouraging confidence and independence
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Creating a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to adapt and think on your feet
- A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their potential
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience within a specialist school, resource base, or alternative provision
- Team Teach, MAPA, or behaviour management training
- Knowledge of EHCPs and intervention strategies
- Thrive training or trauma-informed practice experience
Why join Protocol Education?
Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
FREE access to our online CPD Academy
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
Streamlined registration and local bookings
Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends
If you're looking for a role where your work genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and let's find a school where your skills can shine.
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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