Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Warminster; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary and secondary settings in Warminster. This role focuses on providing day-to-day classroom assistance, supporting inclusion, and helping learners engage with activities.

You will work closely with teachers, adapt to different needs, and contribute to a positive, safe learning environment. The position is temporary with potential to become permanent.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children (school-based or similar).
• Proactive, reliable, and ready to get stuck in.
• Communicates well with both pupils and staff.
• Positive attitude and lots of patience.
• Adaptable - no two days are ever the same.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day learning activities.
• Working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis with pupils.
• Helping to keep students engaged, focused, and motivated.
• Assisting with classroom management and organisation.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required.

Skills

Experience with children

Proactive

Reliable

Communication

Patience

Adaptable

Education

Relevant qualifications or experience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary / Secondary School

Looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day?

This is more than just a classroom support role. It’s about being the extra pair of hands, the listening ear, and the positive influence that helps pupils thrive.

Protocol Education is working with welcoming and supportive schools across the Stockton area, looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join their teams immediately.

Why this role?

Not every child learns the same way — and that’s where you come in.

Whether you’re helping a pupil grasp a tricky concept, boosting confidence, or simply being a consistent presence in their day, your support matters more than you might think.

What your day could look like:

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day learning activities
• Working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis with pupils
• Helping to keep students engaged, focused, and motivated
• Assisting with classroom management and organisation
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children (school-based or similar)
• Is proactive, reliable, and ready to get stuck in
• Communicates well with both pupils and staff
• Brings a positive attitude and lots of patience
• Is adaptable - no two days are ever the same!

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay — no umbrella companies
• Free access to our CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in a variety of local schools
• Potential for long-term and permanent roles

Important Information:

All applicants must have (or be willing to obtain):

• An enhanced DBS check (with Update Service subscription)
• Relevant qualifications or experience

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance, including an online search where appropriate.

This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

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.