SLD Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Term-time only

Professional development

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Cheam. You will support pupils with severe SEND, focusing on communication, learning, and independence in a safe, nurturing setting.

The role involves one-to-one and small group support for pupils with PMLD, SLD, Autism, and related needs, working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver high-quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with severe special educational needs and disabilities.
• Patient, caring and resilient.
• Understanding of complex learning needs and sensory support strategies.
• Confident supporting pupils with communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Support students with needs including PMLD, SLD, Autism, physical disabilities, and complex medical needs.
• Assist with sensory learning activities and personalised education programmes.
• Support pupils with personal care where required.
• Encourage independence, communication, and social development.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver exceptional care and educational support.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEBD experience

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Severe Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Cheam, Surrey
£92.63 - £100 per day
Full-Time | Term Time Only
ASAP Start

Teaching Assistant Required - Severe Special Educational Needs & Disabilities in Cheam

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with severe special educational needs and disabilities? Do you thrive in an environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Cheam. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with complex needs, helping them develop essential communication, learning, and independence skills in a safe and nurturing environment.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Support students with a range of needs including PMLD, SLD, Autism, physical disabilities, and complex medical needs.
• Assist with sensory learning activities and personalised education programmes.
• Support pupils with personal care where required.
• Encourage independence, communication, and social development.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver exceptional care and educational support.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children or young people with severe special educational needs and disabilities.
• Is patient, caring, and resilient.
• Has a strong understanding of complex learning needs and sensory support strategies.
• Is confident supporting pupils with communication difficulties and additional physical needs.
• Has excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Is committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 - £100 per day.
• Full-time, term-time only position.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and welcoming specialist school environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives and development of young people with additional needs.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and safeguarding checks.

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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