SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Orpington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Friendly consultant support

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in the United Kingdom seeks a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs, providing 1:1 or group support, and creating a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have empathy and experience with SEND pupils and possess strong communication skills. The position is temporary with the potential for permanency. Full support and training provided with weekly PAYE pay and access to CPD training.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Ability to stay calm and supportive in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs including autism and ADHD.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support.
• Create a calm and encouraging classroom environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Some children just need that one person who truly understands them. Could that be you?

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a welcoming and supportive school. This role is perfect for someone with real empathy and a genuine passion for SEND, someone who believes every child deserves patience, encouragement, and the chance to succeed.

In this role, the small wins matter. A moment of confidence. A breakthrough in learning. A smile that says “I did it”.

What your day might look like

• Supporting pupils with special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, or learning differences
• Providing 1:1 or small group support to help children access learning
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
• Helping create a calm, safe, and encouraging classroom environment
• Celebrating every breakthrough, big or small

The kind of person we’re looking for

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with SEND pupils
• Has experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (school or care settings welcome)
• Communicates well and builds strong, trusting relationships
• Stays calm, positive, and supportive in challenging moments
• Wants to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives

Why work with Protocol Education?

We’re here to make life easier for educators and support staff.

You’ll get:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Friendly, dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and specialist schools
• Easy registration and local placements

Looking to grow your SEND skills? Ask us about our FREE Thrive training, it’s a brilliant qualification that schools really value and can open the door to even more opportunities.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re someone with empathy, patience, and a real passion for supporting children with SEND, we’d 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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