SEND Teaching Assistant | Uxbridge-Sept Start

Protocol Education Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 19,372; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant in Uxbridge to support children with additional needs. The role involves 1:1 and small group support under the guidance of a class teacher and the SENCO. Immediate start with a trial period and working hours 8:15am–3:15pm.

Training and safeguarding checks are provided, with a strong commitment to inclusive education. You’ll contribute to helping children develop confidence, communication and independence, making a meaningful

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, including ASD/ADHD.
• Able to support children 1:1 and in small groups under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support children 1:1 and in small groups.
• Collaborate with class teacher and SENCO.
• Help children gain confidence, independence and communication skills.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism (ASD)

ADHD

Speech & Language

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant | Uxbridge | Immediate Start

Passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive?

We're working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Uxbridge seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The Role

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Uxbridge

Trial Days: First Week of September

Start Date: Immediate (following a successful trial)

Hours: 8:15am – 3:15pm

Pay: £93–£105 per day

About the Role

You’ll be supporting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, Speech & Language needs and non-verbal pupils, through both 1:1 and small group support.

Working alongside an experienced class teacher and SENCO, you’ll play a vital role in helping children develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

No two days are the same, but every day is an opportunity to make a genuine difference.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You...

• Believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face.
• Stay calm, patient and positive when supporting children with complex needs or challenging behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships through consistency, encouragement and kindness.
• Understand that behaviour is communication and respond with empathy rather than frustration.
• Enjoy celebrating the small wins that make a huge difference to a child's confidence and progress.
• Work well as part of a team and use your initiative to support both pupils and teachers.
• Have previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH or Speech & Language needs.

Why This Role?

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who need it most.

Join a welcoming school with a highly experienced and supportive SEND team.

Develop your SEND knowledge and gain invaluable classroom experience.

Excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role within a fantastic primary school.

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.