SEN Teaching Assistant (Exceptional Candidates Only)

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Greater London is looking for an exceptional SEN Teaching Assistant to deliver tailored support for students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for inclusive education. This role offers a supportive environment and ongoing professional development. Interested applicants should apply by email or phone to join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive work environment

Recognition of excellence

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Ability to implement individual education and behaviour plans.
• Capable of providing tailored support to enhance pupil learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support to a range of SEN pupils.
• Work with teachers and SENCOs to implement educational plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patience

Emotional intelligence

Management of challenging behaviour

Collaborative working

Adaptability

Education

Proven experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs.

This role is ideal for a highly experienced, compassionate, and proactive professional who is committed to delivering exceptional support and raising outcomes for children with additional needs.

✨ The Role:

• Provide high-quality, tailored support to pupils with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement individual education and behaviour plans
• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, ensuring access to the curriculum and emotional wellbeing
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour through consistent, nurturing practice
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and progress tracking

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant (essential)
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, patience, and emotional intelligence
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
• Highly reliable, professional, and passionate about inclusive education
• Able to work collaboratively while also showing initiative and adaptability

We Offer:

• A supportive, forward-thinking school environment
• The opportunity to make a real and lasting impact
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A role where excellence is recognised and valued

If you are an exceptional SEN Teaching Assistant who believes every child deserves the very best support, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Drop me an email [e-mail] or call our London South branch on 0208 971 1285

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.

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