SEN Teaching Assistant - WF

Protocol Education Ltd; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Waltham Forest. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH, helping them stay engaged and confident in lessons.

The role requires a calm, patient, and empathetic approach with strong communication. It offers ongoing support and development opportunities within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people or individuals with additional needs.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting behaviour and adapting to different needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs.
• Helping students stay engaged, focused, and confident in lessons.
• Supporting behaviour using calm, consistent strategies.
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored support.
• Encouraging independence, social skills, and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

calm and empathetic

strong communication

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Make a Real Difference Every Day
Waltham Forest
Full-time | Term-time only | September Start
Secondary School

Some roles are jobs. This one changes lives.

We're working with a welcoming secondary school looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs and help them feel confident, included, and ready to learn.

If you're patient, proactive, and genuinely care about helping young people thrive, this could be the perfect fit.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs
• Helping students stay engaged, focused, and confident in lessons
• Supporting behaviour using calm, consistent strategies
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored support
• Encouraging independence, social skills, and emotional wellbeing

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with young people or individuals with additional needs
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting behaviour and adapting to different needs
• A genuine passion for inclusive education

Why this role works:

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive school community
• Make a real impact on students' confidence and progress
• Great experience for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists
• Ongoing support and development opportunities

If you're ready to support students who need it most and be part of something meaningful, 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.

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