SEN TA

Protocol Education Ltd; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education consultancy is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant in Wembley to support students with additional needs, including autism and ADHD. Key responsibilities include in-class support, adapting learning materials, and helping students manage their routines. Experience with young people and excellent communication skills are essential. The role offers a supportive working environment, tailored training, and competitive pay via PAYE, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about education.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Free access to CPD library

Local consultant support

Generous refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (school-based or not).
• SEN training or personal experience is great.
• Ability to support students across KS1 and KS2.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs, both in-class and 1:1.
• Work closely with teaching staff to adapt learning materials.
• Help students manage routines and transitions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Calm and reassuring approach

Experience working with young people

Flexible mindset

Job description

Wembley, North West London | Full-time | Immediate start / January Intake | Pay to scale (depending on experience). Empathy? Tick. Patience? Always. Ready to make a difference? Let’s go.

We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Wembley that’s looking for a brilliant SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting students with additional needs—whether that’s autism, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties—and helping them feel confident and capable in a busy primary setting.

This school takes inclusion seriously. You’ll be part of a strong support team that’s calm under pressure, big on collaboration, and trusted by staff and students alike.

What’s on offer:

• A supportive SEN department with expert guidance
• Tailored CPD and training (including behaviour and communication)
• A school that values every student’s journey
• A route into long-term roles and career development

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting students across KS1 and KS2, in class and 1:1
• Working closely with teaching staff to adapt learning materials
• Helping students manage routines, relationships, and transitions
• Being a steady, kind presence—especially when things feel tough

You’ll need:

• Experience working with young people (school-based or not!)
• A calm, reassuring approach and excellent communication skills
• A flexible mindset and a passion for helping every learner thrive
• SEN training or experience is great – personal experience counts!

Why work with Protocol:

• Weekly pay via PAYE – no hidden deductions
• FREE access to our CPD library, including SEN-specific courses
• A local consultant who listens and finds the right fit
• Roles that match your location, strengths, and goals
• A generous refer-a-friend scheme with real rewards

Ready to support students through life’s challenges and lightbulb moments? Apply now or pop us a message for more details.

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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