sen teaching assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Caterham, Surrey, to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. The role involves one-to-one and small group support, assisting inclusive and differentiated lessons, and working with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals to implement individual learning plans.

We offer competitive daily pay of £92.63 - £100 per day, full-time, term-time only, with ongoing training and a supportive school environment to help

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN or educational setting.
• Patient, caring and resilient.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to helping every child achieve their best.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Support students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and differentiated lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and independence both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to support learning plans.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Caterham, Surrey
£92.63 - £100 per day
Full-Time | Term Time Only
ASAP Start

SEN Teaching Assistant Required in Caterham

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Do you want to play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Caterham. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the lives of children who require additional support in their education.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and differentiated lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and independence both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to support individual learning plans.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN or educational setting.
• Is patient, caring, and resilient.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Is committed to helping every child achieve their best.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 - £100 per day.
• Full-time, term-time only position.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A friendly and supportive school environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils' educational and personal development.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and safeguarding checks.

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.