Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable education agency is seeking a Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to work in primary schools in Barking & Dagenham. The role involves providing tailored support to children with additional learning needs across EYFS to Key Stage 2, working closely with teachers, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should possess experience in working with children with SEN, a nurturing approach, and strong communication skills. This is a temporary position with potential for a permanent role in the future.

Benefits

Access to free training and CPD opportunities

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Paid via PAYE — no umbrella companies

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Commitment to full-time work.
• Understanding of additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils with SEN.
• Working alongside teachers to adapt learning activities.
• Supporting emotional and behavioural development.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEN

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Calm, nurturing, and proactive approach

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time | Barking & Dagenham

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child’s school day?

Protocol Education is working closely with a number of primary schools in Barking & Dagenham who are looking for a Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their teams.

You will be supporting children with additional learning needs across EYFS through to Key Stage 2, either 1:1 or within small groups, helping them to thrive both academically and socially.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing tailored support to pupils with SEN




• Working alongside teachers to adapt learning activities




• Supporting emotional, behavioural, and learning development




• Helping children engage confidently in the classroom

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN




• A calm, nurturing, and proactive approach




• Commitment to full-time work in a primary school setting




• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• We’re a well-established, trusted education agency




• You’ll be paid via PAYE — no umbrella companies




• Access to free training and CPD opportunities




• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Our Commitment:

Protocol Education proudly promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and does not discriminate against any individual. We are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of all children and young people.

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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