SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Eltham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible opportunities

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD training

Support from SEND consultant

Opportunities across settings

Pathways into permanent roles

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work within specialist and mainstream schools supporting pupils with SEND. This role focuses on helping children access learning and develop social and emotional skills.

No prior school experience required; transferable skills welcomed. Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements with weekly PAYE pay and access to CPD training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings
• Assisting students with SEND needs including Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language needs, and SEMH
• Promoting engagement, participation, and independence in learning
• Building trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe and supported
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and wider school staff
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Helping to create an inclusive, encouraging learning environment
• Celebrating and recognising pupil progress and achievements

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants - Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

Protocol Education is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring SEND Teaching Assistants to work within specialist and mainstream schools supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who want a meaningful role where no two days are the same, and where your support can genuinely transform a child's educational journey.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop social and emotional skills, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings
• Assisting students with a range of SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language needs, and SEMH
• Promoting engagement, participation, and independence in learning
• Building trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe and supported
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and wider school staff
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Helping to create an inclusive, encouraging learning environment
• Celebrating and recognising pupil progress and achievements

Who Would Suit This Role?

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Patient, resilient, and compassionate
• Positive and proactive in their approach
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Reliable, committed, and professional
• Able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Driven by a desire to make a lasting difference

Valuable Backgrounds & Experience

You don't need previous school experience to be successful in this role. We welcome applications from people with transferable skills and experience from sectors such as:

• Care and support work
• Youth work and mentoringSports coaching
• Residential care
• Mental health support
• Childcare and nursery settings
• Health and social care
• Customer-facing roles
• Voluntary and community work

If you've worked in a role where you've supported, guided, encouraged, or cared for others, we would love to hear from you.

Ideal for Graduates

This role offers excellent experience for graduates considering future careers in:

• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Counselling
• Social Work
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Access to free accredited CPD training
• Ongoing support from an experienced SEND consultant
• Opportunities across specialist schools, alternative provisions, and mainstream settings
• Potential pathways into permanent school-based roles
• The chance to build a rewarding and meaningful career in education

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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