Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sutton; On-site; GBP 15,682 - 17,712; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Supportive school environment

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Sutton to support children with Special Educational Needs in their academic and emotional development. This role involves providing 1:1 and small group support, assisting teachers, and maintaining an inclusive classroom environment. Candidates should have experience or willingness to support SEN learners and hold a valid DBS. A competitive daily rate and supportive environment are offered, with potential long-term placement options.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs in a school or similar environment.
• Valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Proactive approach to supporting student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with various SEN needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional well‑being.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Experience supporting SEN learners

Patient

Empathetic

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Sutton

Location: Sutton, London

Pay Rate: £85 – £96 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time / Long‑term

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive school in Sutton. This role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them progress academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with various SEN needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, well‑structured, and differentiated lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional well‑being.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual student needs.

Requirements

• Experience supporting SEN learners (school, youth work, care, or similar).
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate.
• Supportive school environment and ongoing development opportunities.
• Long‑term placement options and opportunities for progression.

If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting children with additional needs, apply today to join our SEN team in Sutton!

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 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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