Creative Primary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A supportive primary special needs school in Wandsworth seeks enthusiastic teaching assistants to support children with diverse educational needs. You will utilize your creative skills in areas like art and music to engage pupils and adapt their learning experiences. This role offers on-site training and support, providing a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant difference in students' lives every day. Prior school experience is not necessary, making this a great fit for creative individuals passionate about education.

Benefits

Personal support from an experienced consultant

Free professional training

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for education and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work with children with special needs is essential.
• No prior school experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support a small class of 6–8 pupils with special educational needs.
• Provide 1:1 support and small-group assistance during the school day.
• Use creative skills during lessons such as art, music, and sensory play.
• Encourage pupils to learn through play and hands-on activities.

Skills

Creative thinking

Great communication skills

Calm and patient approach

Positive attitude

Job description

Protocol Education is looking for passionate and creative individuals from backgrounds such as art, music, drama, performing arts, or any other creative field to join a wonderfully supportive primary special needs school in Wandsworth.

This school believes that creativity opens doors for children with additional needs. They are seeking teaching assistants who can use their artistic or creative strengths to boost engagement, adapt learning in imaginative ways, and help children access the curriculum more confidently.

No prior school experience? That’s absolutely fine! If you are enthusiastic about education, eager to learn, and comfortable working with children with special needs, the school will provide on-site training and continuous support.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting a small class of 6–8 pupils with a range of special educational needs including speech & language difficulties, mild autism, physical disabilities, and learning challenges.
• Providing 1:1 support and small-group assistance throughout the school day.
• Using your creative skills during lessons such as art, music, cooking, sensory play, and creative literacy/numeracy.
• Helping deliver a tailored, pupil-centred curriculum.
• Encouraging pupils to learn through play, expression, and hands‑on activities.
• Working closely with the class teacher and following personalised learning plans.

What We’re Looking For

• Creative thinkers who enjoy bringing ideas to life
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient, and consistent approach
• Someone supportive, positive, and able to build trust with learners
• Individuals who can inspire, motivate, and make learning fun

Benefits of Working with Protocol Education

• Personal support from an experienced consultant
• Free professional training to help you thrive in the role
• No umbrella companies
• Competitive pay rates
• A rewarding role where you genuinely make a difference every day

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.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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