SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their support team. This full-time role involves working closely with students with special educational needs, providing tailored support to enhance their learning experience. The ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, team spirit, and a genuine passion for education. This position offers ongoing training and development in a supportive environment, making it a perfect opportunity for those looking to make a real difference in children's lives. If you're ready to contribute to a meaningful cause, apply now!

Benefits

Ongoing Training and Development

Free Online Safeguarding Training

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Must have relevant qualifications and training for the role.
• Experience in care or education is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups within the school.
• Collaborate with families to enhance learning experiences.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Team Spirit

Experience with Children

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Education or Care

Job description

Passionate About Making a Difference? Join Our Support Team Today!

The Role

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (temp-to-perm opportunity)

Support students 1:1 or in small groups within the school or college setting

Build meaningful connections to improve engagement, interaction, and attainment

Collaborate with families to create a consistent and supportive learning experience

Receive ongoing training and development in a welcoming team environment

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Teaching Assistants (TAs)
• Graduates interested in SEN
• Support Workers or Youth Workers
• Anyone with relevant personal experience in care or education

What matters most is your positive attitude, team spirit, and genuine passion for working with children with special educational needs.

Sound like the right fit? We’d love to hear from you — APPLY NOW!

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 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.

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 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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