1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency in England is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant. In this full-time role, you'll support a child's learning and emotional security, creating a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience with young children. Competitive pay of £90-£110 per day and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Professional development opportunities

Refer-a-friend scheme

Coffee mornings and events

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children.
• Understanding of child safety and emotional security.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily learning and care of a child.
• Create a warm, welcoming environment.
• Assist with planning age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure child's safety and well-being.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Eagerness to learn curriculum

Proactivity

Reliability

Job description

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Pay: £90-£110 per day (PAYE, No umbrella companies)
Location: Redbridge
Contract: Full-time / Long term

Do you love the idea of being the person a child can rely on every single day? If you're patient, caring, and passionate about helping young learners shine in their own way, this 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant role could be the perfect fit for you.

You’ll be supporting a child on a 1:1 basis, helping them feel encouraged, settled, and confident throughout the school day. If you’re someone who shows up with positivity and truly wants to make a difference, this is a role where you’ll see the impact of your support every single day.

What We Offer

Working with us means feeling valued and supported from day one:

• Weekly pay every Friday straight into your account
• A dedicated consultant who’s with you through every step of your placement
• Consistent work in the same school all year, building real relationships with staff and pupils
• Access to free or discounted online training to help you grow your skills
• Professional development opportunities and regular reviews
• Pay increases based on performance
• A genuinely rewarding role surrounded by a supportive school and agency team
• Invitations to coffee mornings, socials, and candidate events
• A £50 refer‑a‑friend scheme

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

No two days are the same, but you can expect to:

• Support the daily learning, care, and routines of a child
• Help create a warm, welcoming environment for children and families
• Assist with planning and delivering fun, age‑appropriate activities
• Ensure the child’s safety, well‑being, and emotional security
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to maintain excellent standards of care and learning

We’re Looking for Someone Who…

• Truly enjoys working with young children
• Understands the curriculum (or is eager to learn!)
• Is reliable, proactive, and always ready to get stuck in
• Has strong communication skills and a naturally warm, encouraging approach

If you’re ready for a role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s get you started!

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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