- Job Advertisement: Creative Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a Creative Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs in London. This role involves working closely with teachers to engage students through imaginative strategies, fostering emotional and academic growth in a supportive environment. Applicants are expected to have a background in creative fields and experience with SEN.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

FREE CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term, short-term, or permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in any setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
• A creative background in arts, drama, music, or playwork is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN pupils in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Deliver engaging activities to enhance learning.
• Assist with behaviour management using positive reinforcement.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patience

Job description

Pay:(dependent on experience)

Are you a creative, compassionate individual with a passion for making a difference in children's lives?
Protocol Education is currently seeking a Creative Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a nurturing and inclusive school environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your creativity and energy to support learners in reaching their full potential.

About the Role:

As a Creative Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with classroom teachers and SENCOs to provide tailored support to students with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional challenges. You’ll use imaginative, engaging strategies—like art, drama, music, or play-based learning—to help children develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support SEN pupils in 1:1 and small group settings

• Deliver engaging, sensory-friendly activities to enhance learning

• Assist with behaviour management using positive reinforcement strategies

• Adapt materials and activities to suit individual needs

• Provide emotional support and build trusting relationships with students

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents

We’re Looking For:

• A creative background (e.g., arts, drama, music, playwork) is highly desirable

• Experience supporting children with SEN (in school or other settings)

• A caring, patient, and proactive approach

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• The ability to adapt and respond to a dynamic classroom environment

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply through Protocol Education)

Why Work With Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly pay & PAYE – no umbrella fees

• FREE CPD and training opportunities (e.g., Autism Awareness, Team Teach)

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Opportunities for long-term, short-term, or permanent roles

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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