SEND Teaching Assistant - KS1 & KS2 (Walthamstow)

Protocol Education; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay (PAYE only)

Free CPD courses

DBS support

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils across KS1 and KS2 in Walthamstow. You’ll work 1:1 and in small groups, using de-escalation and sensory strategies to help children feel safe, seen and supported. This full-time, long-term role starts January 2027 in East London.

You’ll join a welcoming primary school with weekly pay, CPD access, and a supportive team. If you’re calm, proactive and passionate about inclusion, this could be your next step.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in KS1/KS2.
• Team Teach or PEBS training preferred.
• Calm, proactive approach with good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 and in small groups with SEND pupils.
• Build trust, routine, and confidence in learning and play.
• Use de-escalation strategies and sensory interventions for needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and pastoral/inclusion teams.

Skills

SEND experience

KS1/KS2 support

1:1 & small groups

de-escalation strategies

sensory interventions

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – KS1 & KS2 (Walthamstow)

Location: Walthamstow, EastLondon
Role Type: Full-time, Long-Term
Salary: £93 - £95 per day (PAYE – no umbrella hassle)
Start Date: January 2027

You're the calm in the chaos. The one who sees potential where others see a challenge.
If you thrive on helping children feel safe, seen, and supported, this role could be your next brilliant step.

A welcoming East London primary school is on the lookout for a skilled SEND Teaching Assistant to work across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The pupils you'll support need consistency, kindness, and someone who’s got the confidence to step in when things get tricky.

This isn’t just a classroom support role. It’s an opportunity to shape a child’s whole day, every day.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working 1:1 and in small groups with pupils with SEND (including ASD, SEMH, and ADHD)
• Helping children build trust, routine, and confidence across learning and play
• Using de-escalation strategies and sensory interventions to manage emotional and behavioural needs
• Working with class teachers, parents, and the school’s pastoral and inclusion teams to ensure consistency and progress

What we’re looking for:

• Team Teach or PEBS trained
• Experience supporting children with SEND in KS1 or KS2
• A calm, proactive approach and a strong sense of humour
• Someone confident supporting children with regulation, transitions, and behaviour plans

Why you’ll love this role:

• Dedicated sensory spaces and breakout zones
• A supportive SLT who understand the value of great TAs
• Weekly CPD, team check-ins, and development pathways
• Staff lunches cooked fresh on-site

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay (PAYE only)
• Access to free CPD, including Thrive, Team Teach, and more
• Your own SEND consultant who actually picks up the phone
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

Make a real difference where it matters most.

Best regards,
Siobhan Rose
Protocol 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.
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