1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant in Bromley to support pupils with severe learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will provide tailored support in a safe environment and collaborate with teaching staff to enhance learning. The role offers weekly pay, specialist training opportunities, and a dedicated consultant's guidance.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in school, care, or community settings with SEND.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure.
• Understanding of communication methods like PECS or Makaton.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with complex learning needs.
• Build trust and confidence using patience and encouragement.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to create a safe environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEND

Calm and positive approach

Knowledge of severe learning difficulties or communication methods

Job description

Overview

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Severe Learning Difficulties

Location: Bromley
Start Date: Immediate

Looking for a role where every small step forward feels like a big win?

We’re working with a specialist SEN school that supports pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), and they’re looking for a patient and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with complex learning needs
• Using patience, encouragement, and creativity to build trust and confidence
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and SENCOs to create a safe and structured learning environment
• Supporting communication, independence, and life skills alongside academic learning

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in school, care, or community settings)
• A calm, resilient, and positive approach—you’re the steady hand when things get tough
• Knowledge of severe learning difficulties, sensory needs, or communication methods (e.g. PECS, Makaton)

Why join Protocol Education

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella company deductions)
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including specialist SEN and Thrive training
• A dedicated consultant who knows the SEN sector inside out
• Long-term opportunities in schools that truly value support staff

This isn’t just a job—it’s about making sure a child feels seen, supported, and celebrated every single day.

Apply now and start a role where your work really matters.

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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