Primary School SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Harlow. You will support pupils with additional needs through one-to-one and small-group work, helping them access learning and participate confidently.

Experience in education is desirable but not essential; DBS checks and right to work are required. The role offers ongoing training and development opportunities within a supportive school community and potential for long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to provide satisfactory references.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and social development.
• Support children with needs including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH.
• Work with teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored interventions.

Skills

Passionate about supporting children

Patient and compassionate

Team player

Relationship building

Committed to safeguarding

Job description

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Harlow. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive school community where no two days are the same and every day brings the chance to positively impact a child's educational journey.

Whether you already have experience supporting children with additional needs or you're looking to transfer your skills from a care, support, youth work, or childcare background, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils thrive both inside and outside the classroom by:
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and social development.
• Supporting children with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language difficulties, and SEMH needs.
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored support and interventions.
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every child can succeed.
• Celebrating progress, big and small, and helping pupils reach their full potential.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Patient, compassionate, and resilient.
• Confident working as part of a team.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Committed to making a lasting difference in children's lives.

Experience within education is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Care Work
• Support Work
• Youth Work
• Nursery or Early Years Settings
• Residential Care
• Sports Coaching
• Psychology Graduates
• Social Care

Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to provide satisfactory references.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Apply?

Join a friendly and supportive primary school.

Gain valuable experience within education and SEN support.

Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Enjoy a rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives.

Opportunity for long-term and permanent employment.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.