Post 16 Creative Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking Creative Teaching Assistants in Southwark to support students with special needs. The role involves using creative methods like art and music to aid learning and prepare students for adulthood, with opportunities for professional development and job security.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

FREE professional development training

Support from a dedicated team of education experts

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Calm, consistent, and supportive manner.
• Ability to inspire trust and motivate learners through play.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students individually through creative methods.
• Teaching numeracy, focusing on independence and movement.
• Developing academic and social skills through creative approaches.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Job description

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Post 16 Creative Teaching Assistant, Southwark

Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Southwark, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

Protocol Education is currently recruiting creative-minded teaching assistants who are confident in delivering one-to-one sessions to students with special needs. These roles are available immediately or from September 2025 at a college in Southwark. The ideal candidates enjoy working with young people and are open to both experienced and inexperienced applicants. The role involves supporting students individually through creative methods such as art or music, preparing them for adulthood, and assisting in lessons like music, art, and P.E. Additionally, there are opportunities to work outdoors supporting students at farms, work placements, and other organizations, helping them become more aware of life outside education and preparing them for the next steps.

The role includes:

• Location: Southwark, London
• Full-time: Monday to Thursday, with optional Fridays
• Long-term position with job security
• Supporting 6-8 students per class
• Developing academic and social skills through creative approaches
• Teaching numeracy, focusing on independence and movement
• Supporting community involvement and work placements
• Training opportunities during the role
• Accessible via excellent transport links

Candidate requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Calm, consistent, and supportive manner
• Ability to inspire trust and motivate learners through play

What we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• FREE professional development training, including Team Teach and webinars
• Support from a dedicated team of education experts

If you are seeking a rewarding role and meet the qualifications and qualities required, please apply now or send your application to [emailprotected]. We also have opportunities in Wandsworth and neighboring boroughs. For more information, apply and we will contact you to discuss further roles.

All applicants need the appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the Protocol Education FAQ for details. Pay rates include statutory holiday pay of 12.07%. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanency later. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and conducts necessary checks, including online searches and DBS checks. We provide free safeguarding training. All candidates must undertake or have a valid DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Assistance is available for these processes. For our privacy policy, visit the Protocol Education website.