Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 16,380 - 23,660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated local consultant

Wide school network

Job summary

Protocol Education is expanding in Ipswich and seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in specialist SEND settings and mainstream schools across the area. Roles include flexible days and long-term opportunities designed to fit around your life while building lasting relationships with learners.

Join a dedicated team and benefit from weekly PAYE pay, free access to CPD, personalised support from a local consultant, and a broad network of schools.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Stay calm, patient and positive, even on challenging days.
• Have experience supporting needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex learning needs.
• Want a role where your skills are recognised and appreciated.

Skills

SEND experience

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Patience

SEMH experience

Job description

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants wanted

Protocol Education is coming to Ipswich, and we'd love you to join us.

You're the calm voice in a busy classroom. The steady hand when a child needs reassurance. The person who spots the little wins that make the biggest difference.

If that sounds like you, we've got opportunities waiting in specialist and mainstream schools across Ipswich and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for flexible work that fits around your life or a full-time role where you can build lasting relationships with pupils, we'll help you find the right fit.

What's on offer?

• Flexible days or full-time opportunities
• Roles in specialist SEND settings and inclusive mainstream schools
• Long-term and permanent positions available
• Supportive schools that value experienced SEN staff
• A dedicated consultant who gets to know you and what you're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Stay calm, patient and positive, even on the challenging days
• Have experience supporting needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex learning needs
• Want a role where your skills are recognised and appreciated

Why Protocol Education?

The best SEN support isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up, building trust and helping every child feel safe enough to thrive.

That's exactly what we look for, and we'll work hard to match you with schools where your experience makes a real impact.

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from your dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities across specialist schools, resource bases and mainstream settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Refer a friend and earn rewards

Ready for your next role?

Whether you're looking for a better work-life balance, a new challenge or simply a school where you'll feel valued, we're here to help.

Protocol Education is coming to Ipswich.

Let's find a role where your experience can change lives, one child at a time.

Apply today and let's find the right school for you.

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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