Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Local opportunities

Flexible career pathways

Free CPD and training

Smooth registration process

Gaining local school experience

Referral bonus schemes

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Chelmsford on a full-time basis. You will support children with SEN, helping them thrive academically and socially in an inclusive setting.

Whether you have prior school experience or transferable skills from other settings, your dedication to supporting pupils will be valued as part of a supportive team.”

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Proactive, positive and enthusiastic.
• An excellent communicator and team player.
• Adaptable and able to think creatively.
• Committed to inclusion and pupil success.
• Dedicated to making a meaningful difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Deliver targeted interventions and tailored support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Promote engagement, confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Celebrate progress and achievements, no matter how big or small.

Skills

Patient

Compassionate

Proactive

Excellent communicator

Adaptable

Committed to inclusion

Dedicated to making a difference

Job description

At Protocol Education, we believe that great educators deserve great opportunities. When you register with us, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
• Access to a wide range of local opportunities
• Flexible career pathways and long-term progression
• FREE CPD and training opportunities
• A smooth and supportive registration process
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in fantastic local schools
• Referral bonus schemes and ongoing career guidance

SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Chelmsford on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them thrive both academically and socially. You will play a key role in creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every child can reach their full potential.

Whether you have previous school experience or have gained transferable skills working with children in other settings, we welcome your experience.

The Role

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children
• Deliver targeted interventions and tailored support strategies
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Promote engagement, confidence, independence, and resilience
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Celebrate progress and achievements, no matter how big or small

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Proactive, positive, and enthusiastic
• An excellent communicator and team player
• Adaptable and able to think creatively
• Committed to inclusion and pupil success
• Dedicated to making a meaningful difference every day

Desirable Experience

• Primary schools
• Nurseries and Early Years settings
• Youth clubs and community groups
• Holiday clubs and activity camps
• Sports coaching
• Scout, Guide, Brownie, or Cadet groups
• Mentoring or tutoring children
• Volunteering with children or young people
• Residential childcare settings
• Supporting individuals with additional needs or disabilities

Don't worry if you haven't worked in a school before. If you have a genuine passion for helping children learn, develop, and succeed.

What You'll Gain

• Valuable SEN experience within a supportive primary school
• Opportunities for career progression within education
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to make a lasting impact on children’s educational journeys
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same

Full-Time | Chelmsford | Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities Available

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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