Special Needs Teaching Assistant t

Protocol Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in educational support is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Greater London. This role is vital for assisting children with special educational needs. Candidates should possess strong patience and communication abilities, supporting pupils in a nurturing environment. Competitive pay, flexible assignments, and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered, making this a rewarding position.

Benefits

Competitive pay and weekly PAYE wages

Access to FREE CPD training

Supportive recruitment consultants

Flexible assignments

FREE online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN pupils in a classroom setting.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication are essential.
• Must be adaptable in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage with individual and small groups of SEN pupils.
• Assist in implementing personalized learning plans.
• Provide emotional support to foster confidence.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and making a positive impact in their learning journey?
Protocol Education is looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join schools supporting children with a variety of additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity to help nurture, encourage, and empower SEN pupils within a caring and inclusive environment.

About the Role:

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and SEN coordinators to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of needs such as autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. You will play a vital role in assisting with learning activities, behaviour management, and emotional wellbeing.

Support individual and small groups of SEN pupils in class and during activities

Assist in implementing personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies

Help adapt classroom resources to meet pupils’ needs

Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence and engagement

Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and parents

Support pupils with daily routines and transitions

Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN)

Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills

Ability to work flexibly within a busy classroom environment

A proactive and positive attitude

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Protocol Education

Why Work With Protocol Education?

Competitive pay and weekly PAYE wages, no umbrella fees

Access to FREE CPD training such as Autism Awareness and Team Teach

Supportive recruitment consultants who care about your professional growth

Flexible assignments to suit your availability and career goals

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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