Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant Needed - Outstanding Mainstream Primary School (E12)

Protocol Education Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed educational organization in Ilford is seeking a Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant for an Outstanding mainstream primary school. This supportive role involves helping children with special educational needs feel safe and engaged in their learning. Ideal for those seeking a positive community and work-life balance. Interested candidates should send their CV.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Supportive environment

Friendly staff community

Qualifications

• Experience or an interest in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Availability for part-time work, days can be discussed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs in the classroom.
• Help students feel safe, confident, and engaged.
• Contribute to a positive and friendly school community.

Skills

Patience

Caring attitude

Reliability

Interest in SEN support

Collaboration in a team

Job description

Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant
Outstanding Mainstream Primary School – E12
Start: ASAP

We’re on the lookout for a part‑time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a truly lovely mainstream primary school in E12. The school has been rated Outstanding and is known for how much they genuinely value and look after their staff.

This is the perfect role if you're looking for a supportive environment where you can make a real difference to children with additional needs while working in a place that actually feels good to be in.

Why You’ll Love This School

• In the summer, staff can enjoy a quiet, peaceful outdoor seating area for lunch – perfect for recharging.

• The staff room has a proper coffee machine, plenty of biscuits, and a bright open space where everyone chats, relaxes, and unwinds.

• The whole team describes the school as feeling like a one big family.

• Staff support each other, communicate openly, and no one feels like they’re left on their own.

The Role

You’ll be supporting pupils with special educational needs within the classroom – helping them feel safe, confident, and engaged in their learning. It’s a part‑time position, so it’s ideal if you’re balancing studies, childcare, or other commitments.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone patient, caring, and reliable

• Experience or an interest in SEN support

• Someone who enjoys working with children and being part of a friendly staff community

• Available part time (days can be discussed)

If you want to work somewhere that truly values you, this school will feel like home.

If you're interested, send your CV over and we’ll get things 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”, which 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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