Special needs teaching assistant

Protocol Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in London is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support students in enhancing their learning experience. The role requires a commitment to pupil potential, behavior management, and creating inclusive environments. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and may have opportunities for permanent employment.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Potential for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience in tutoring or classroom settings.
• Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service or willing to pay for one.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes.
• Plan and lead intervention sessions for challenging topics.
• Promote inclusion and collaborative work among pupils.

Skills

Adapt resources for EAL and SEND pupils

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Education

GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above

Certified teaching assistant course

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant, London

Client: Protocol Education

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 61f74a867f8c

Job Views: 6

Posted: 29.05.2025

Expiry Date: 13.07.2025

Job Description:

ASAP starts

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work at our schools throughout Wandsworth and Merton.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging independence and confidence.
• Mentor students 1:1, planning and leading booster and intervention sessions for difficult topics.
• Observe, record, and feedback on pupil performance.
• Assist in behaviour management and support pupils' learning objectives in liaison with teachers.
• Promote inclusion and encourage collaborative work among pupils.
• Adapt resources for EAL and SEND pupils to ensure safety and curriculum access.
• Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards.
• Right to work in UK.
• Passion for and belief in every pupil's potential.
• Continuous professional development.
• Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service or willingness to pay for one.
• Experience working with children in tutoring or classroom settings.
• Experience managing children in formal settings.
• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above.
• Certified teaching assistant course or willingness to undertake one.

All applicants need the appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the Protocol Education website FAQs for details.

Pay rates include holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent roles later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children. Safeguarding checks are conducted according to DfE guidance, including online searches of shortlisted applicants.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. Candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For privacy policy details, visit the Protocol Education website.