Sen Teaching Assistant- Putney

Protocol Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day-to-day supply work

Long-term placements

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Dedicated support from a consultant

Opportunities to develop within SEN

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting caring SEN Learning Support Assistants to support children with a range of needs in Putney (SW15). You will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping with learning, social development and emotional wellbeing within supportive school environments.

We offer flexible day-to-day supply work or longer-term placements, with ongoing training and a dedicated consultant to guide you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN in educational or related settings.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to remain calm and adaptable in a variety of situations.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist pupils with learning and progression of their targets within SEN needs.
• Help to implement behaviour and support strategies in collaboration with staff.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to support pupil progress.

Job description

Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? Protocol Education is currently seeking caring, patient, and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in supportive schools across Putney (SW15).

Whether you're looking for flexible supply work or a long-term position, we have a range of opportunities available to suit you.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and Speech & Language needs
• Providing 1:1 and small group support both inside and outside the classroom
• Assisting pupils with their learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing
• Helping to implement behaviour and support strategies
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to support pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in schools, care, youth work, tutoring, coaching, or similar settings
• Is patient, resilient, and nurturing
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Is able to remain calm and adaptable in a variety of situations
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one

What We Offer

• Flexible day-to-day supply work and long-term placements
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
• Opportunities to develop your experience within SEN education
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to children's lives

Whether you're an experienced SEN professional or looking to begin your career supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.