SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to students with special educational needs. The role involves assisting teachers and creating an inclusive learning environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience with SEN, including a minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths. This contract position offers competitive daily rates and promotes the welfare of children.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Competitive daily rates

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Relevant SEN qualifications or experience.
• Prior experience working with children with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in delivering individualised education plans.
• Help create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Understanding of different learning styles and needs

Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents

Strong organisational and time management skills

Empathy and patience when working with students with SEN

Education

Level 2 or higher qualification in Teaching Assistance or Special Education

Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: England, Greater London, London

Job Type: Contract, Full-Time

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £90 - £120 Per day

Benefits: PAYE & CPD

Job Duties:

• Provide support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom
• Assist the teacher in delivering individualised education plans
• Help create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Support students with personal care and emotional well‑being
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to monitor student progress

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths
• Relevant SEN qualifications or experience

Education:

Level 2 or higher qualification in Teaching Assistance or Special Education

Experience:

Prior experience working with children with SEN

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of different learning styles and needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Empathy and patience when working with students with SEN

Preferred Qualifications:

• First Aid certification
• Mental Health First Aid training

Working Conditions:

• Work hours may vary based on school schedules
• Requires standing, walking, and assisting students throughout the day
• May involve working with students who have challenging behaviours

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.