Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Richmond; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Richmond. Based in Richmond upon Thames, you will work closely with teachers and SEN staff to provide both individual and group support for pupils with additional needs.

The ideal candidate will have SEN experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping children grow academically, socially and emotionally. This role offers long-term and permanent career opportunities with ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication with pupils, teachers and parents.
• Ability to support social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff.
• Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning needs.
• Encourage independence and confidence.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication skills

Child development support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Richmond

Location: Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term/Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Protocol Education is looking for a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a welcoming school in Richmond.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide individual and group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff.
• Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning needs.
• Encourage independence and confidence.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous SEN experience is desirable.
• Patient, understanding, and supportive.
• Strong communication skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children.
• Flexible and reliable.

What Protocol Education Offers

• Competitive pay rates.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Long-term and permanent career opportunities.

If you're looking for your next SEN Teaching Assistant role in Richmond, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join Protocol Education!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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’, which 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.