Artistic/Creative SEND Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate and engaging teaching assistants with creative backgrounds in art, music, or acting. This rewarding role involves working with students with special needs in Wandsworth, where you'll utilize your creative skills to enhance learning experiences. You'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' development while collaborating with teachers in a supportive environment. If you're eager to inspire and support students, this temporary position offers potential for permanent employment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in the education sector.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent employment

Support for DBS checks

Statutory holiday pay

Qualifications

• Ability to apply creative skills to support sensory development.
• Comfort working with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Engaging students through creative activities such as music, art, and movement.
• Collaborating with teachers to assess pupils’ abilities and progress.

Skills

Creative Skills

Communication Skills

Engagement Techniques

Special Needs Awareness

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Job description

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Artistic/Creative SEND Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth, London

Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Protocol Education is currently recruiting teaching assistants from creative backgrounds such as art, music, or acting who are passionate and engaging. We work with several special needs schools in Wandsworth, providing roles working with primary, secondary, and post-16 students. These schools offer tailored curricula for students with various needs, including autism, physical difficulties, and learning difficulties. As a teaching assistant, you will work in classes of 6-8 students and have opportunities to utilize your creative skills in lessons like art, music, dance, and movement. The role starts after Easter and is expected to continue for the remainder of the academic year, with the possibility of extension.

The role includes:

• Monday to Friday (8:30 - 15:30, schedule may vary by school)
• Working one-to-one with students across primary, secondary, or post-16 levels
• Engaging students through creative activities such as music, art, and movement
• Developing communication and social skills through creative approaches
• Supporting sensory integration within the classroom
• Collaborating with teachers to assess pupils’ abilities and progress

The candidate should have:

• Ability to apply creative skills to support sensory development
• Comfort working with students with special needs
• A desire to positively impact students’ learning and development
• Availability to work Monday to Friday
• Willingness to learn and implement new skills in an educational setting

If you're interested in this rewarding opportunity, please submit your application or send your CV to [e-mail].

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Pay rates are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent employment later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks according to DfE guidance and may include online searches as part of our due diligence. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. Candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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