SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary (Greenwich)

Protocol Education Limited; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a Greenwich school. The role involves 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including ASC/ADHD and speech needs, under guidance from teaching staff.

You will help implement EHCP targets, work with teachers and external professionals, and foster pupil independence, confidence, and engagement while contributing to positive behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Knowledge of a range of additional needs and learning difficulties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, adaptable and resilient approach.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language needs, SEMH, and other additional learning needs.
• Assist in implementing EHCP targets and tailored learning strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Encourage pupil independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Resilience

Behaviour management

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Greenwich

SEND Teaching Assistant
Greenwich
Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Competitive Daily Rate

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential?

A friendly and inclusive school in Greenwich is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives on making a positive difference and is committed to supporting pupils both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language needs, SEMH, and other additional learning needs.
• Assist in implementing EHCP targets and tailored learning strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Encourage pupil independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND.
• Understanding of a range of additional needs and learning difficulties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, adaptable, and resilient approach.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Key Strengths

• Nurturing and empathetic nature.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Strong behaviour management techniques.
• Ability to adapt support to individual needs.
• Passion for inclusive education and pupil development.

Additional Information

• Full-time opportunity with an immediate start available.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Excellent transport links across Greenwich and surrounding areas.

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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