SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a compassionate and committed SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Lewisham to support a pupil with autism. This long-term role offers the chance to make a real difference in the pupil’s learning journey, working closely with a range of educational professionals. With weekly pay through PAYE and additional training opportunities, this position is perfect for those eager to contribute positively to children’s education.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated SEN consultant support

Local job opportunities in mainstream and SEND settings

Referral rewards scheme

Free Thrive training available

Qualifications

• Genuinely passionate about supporting SEN pupils.
• Experience working 1:1 with pupils is a plus.
• Calm, reassuring presence.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with autism throughout the school day.
• Create a safe and positive learning environment.
• Use sensory strategies to aid learning.

Skills

Patience

Positive attitude

Communication

Education

Experience working with children or adults with SEND

Job description

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference

Location:Lewisham
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate

Looking for a role where you can truly change a child’s day? We’ve got just the thing.

We’re working with a brilliant SEN school in Lewisham that’s looking for a compassionate, calm, and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with autism. This is a long-term role with real impact and the chance to become a trusted, steady presence in the pupil’s learning journey.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Working 1:1 with a pupil with autism, supporting them throughout the school day
• Creating a safe, predictable, and positive learning environment
• Teaming up with the SENCO and therapists to keep things on track
• Using sensory strategies to help the pupil access their learning

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone who’s patient, positive, and genuinely passionate about supporting SEN pupils
• Experience working with children or adults with SEND (bonus if you’ve worked 1:1)
• Great communication skills and a calm, reassuring presence

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella faff
• Free access to our online CPD Academy – keep growing your skills
• Dedicated SEN consultant to support you, every step of the way
• Loads of local opportunities – mainstream, SEND, alternative settings
• Super speedy registration and easy bookings
• Referral scheme – earn rewards for introducing friends

Thrive trained? Even better! If not, we offer free Thrive training to all our educators. It’s a fantastic way to boost your skills and make you even more in demand with schools.

If you’re ready to make a difference and want to work in a school that truly values support staff, hit apply now or drop us a message – we’d love to chat.

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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