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Protocol Education Ltd; Merton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Merton, England. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs, including autism and ADHD, within an inclusive environment. Responsibilities include assisting with learning activities and providing emotional support. This position offers competitive pay and access to professional development training.

Benefits

Competitive pay and weekly PAYE wages

Access to FREE CPD training

Supportive recruitment consultants

Flexible assignments

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN) is essential.
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills are required.
• Ability to work flexibly within a busy classroom environment is necessary.
• A proactive and positive attitude towards supporting SEN pupils is essential.
• You must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through Protocol Education.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and small groups of SEN pupils in class and during activities.
• Assist in implementing personalized learning plans and behavior strategies.
• Help adapt classroom resources to meet pupils’ needs.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to build confidence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and parents.
• Support pupils with daily routines and transitions.

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN)

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Proactive attitude

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

We’re Looking For:

• 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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