SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Consultant support

Permanent opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Barking & Dagenham is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school on a full-time basis.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs, support the class teacher, and help pupils access learning in a nurturing environment. This role offers ongoing training and strong consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with SEN is desirable.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Qualifications or training would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Encourage independence, engagement and positive outcomes.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group instruction

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Team collaboration

Education

SEN-related qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

A welcoming and inclusive primary school based in Barking & Dagenahm is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential in a supportive educational environment.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Encourage independence, engagement, and positive outcomes.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Relevant qualifications or training would be advantageous but are not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for permanent employment.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.

If you are passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and are looking for a rewarding full-time position, we would love to hear from 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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