Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with mobility challenges. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child's educational journey by addressing both academic and personal care needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the pupil's dignity and well-being. Join a nurturing environment that values every pupil's unique contributions and offers professional growth opportunities. Apply now to be part of a supportive community committed to inclusive education.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Guaranteed work agreements

Social events

Termly awards

Ongoing support and training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with physical disabilities and personal care needs.
• Training in communication strategies for non-verbal learners is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with mobility challenges and personal care needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to support the pupil's development.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Collaboration

Manual Handling Training

Makaton

PECS

Education

Relevant Qualifications for SEN Support

Job description

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Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant, London

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

30ad54007709

Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) – Start September 2025 (Early Start Option Available)

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a male pupil entering Year 3 in September 2025. This full-time role focuses on assisting a child with mobility challenges, non-verbal communication, and personal care needs, including intimate care. An early start before the summer term is available to facilitate a smooth transition and relationship-building with the pupil and school community.

About The Role:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day, addressing both academic and personal care needs.
• Assist with mobility, ensuring the pupil's safety and comfort within the school environment.
• Implement communication strategies tailored to non-verbal learners, in collaboration with the school's SENCO and external specialists.
• Maintain the pupil's dignity and well-being during all activities, including intimate care routines.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to support the pupil's holistic development.

About You:

• Experience supporting children with physical disabilities, non-verbal communication, and personal care requirements.
• Training in manual handling, Makaton, PECS, or similar communication methods (desirable).
• Demonstrated empathy, patience, and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Why Join This School?

• An inclusive and nurturing environment that values every pupil's unique contributions.
• A strong emphasis on personal development, with pupils participating in leadership roles and community activities.
• A broad and ambitious curriculum enriched by educational trips and extracurricular opportunities.
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff well-being and professional growth.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive rates of pay through PAYE (varied based on qualification and experience)
• Guaranteed work agreements that guarantee consistent work and income
• Social events including free bowling and pizza nights
• Termly awards that celebrate outstanding performance and commitment
• Ongoing honest, friendly and professional support from our dedicated team of experts

Make a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey. Apply now—we'd love to hear from you!

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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