Protocol Education
SEND Teaching Assistant
The small moments matter. A breakthrough, a smile, a child feeling understood for the first time.
We're working with a welcoming school that's committed to helping every child feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed. They're looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who brings patience, positivity, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Whether you've supported children with additional needs before or you're looking to begin a rewarding career in education, you'll be joining a team that values your contribution and supports you every step of the way.
What your day might look like
Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small group activities
Encouraging children to build confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
Using creative and practical approaches to meet individual learning needs
Helping children develop emotional regulation and positive routines
Working alongside teachers, support staff, and families to achieve the best outcomes
What we're looking for
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
A calm, nurturing, and encouraging approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
Previous SEND experience or transferable skills from care, youth work, coaching, or support roles, beneficial but not essential
Why choose Protocol Education?
A dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand your goals
FREE access to our online CPD Academy to help you grow your skills
Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
Opportunities in local schools that truly appreciate their support staff
Ongoing guidance and support throughout your placement journey
If you're looking for a role where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact, and where the little victories are often the most rewarding, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
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