SEN Teaching Assistant — Empowering Primary Learners

Protocol Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Local opportunities

Flexible career pathways

Free CPD and training

Smooth registration process

Gaining local school experience

Referral bonus schemes

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Chelmsford on a full-time basis. You will support children with SEN, helping them thrive academically and socially in an inclusive setting.

Whether you have prior school experience or transferable skills from other settings, your dedication to supporting pupils will be valued as part of a supportive team.”

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Proactive, positive and enthusiastic.
• An excellent communicator and team player.
• Adaptable and able to think creatively.
• Committed to inclusion and pupil success.
• Dedicated to making a meaningful difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Deliver targeted interventions and tailored support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Promote engagement, confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Celebrate progress and achievements, no matter how big or small.

Skills

Patient

Compassionate

Proactive

Excellent communicator

Adaptable

Committed to inclusion

Dedicated to making a difference

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Chelmsford on a full-time basis. You will support children with SEN, helping them thrive academically and socially in an inclusive setting.

Whether you have prior school experience or transferable skills from other settings, your dedication to supporting pupils will be valued as part of a supportive team.”