Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Harlow is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEMH and ASD needs. You'll help create a positive learning environment and support emotional regulation. Open to non-experienced candidates, this role offers a competitive PAYE rate and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Competitive PAYE pay

£50 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Calm, patient, and resilient attitude required.
• No prior school experience necessary.
• Must be able to build trust and rapport with students.

Responsibilities

• Work with children who may display challenging behaviours.
• Help create a calm and positive learning environment.
• Model positive behaviours and support emotional regulation.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Mental health awareness

Trauma-informed approaches

Youth work or mentoring

Job description

Overview

Seeking an LSA/TA/Care Assistant/Support Worker in Harlow!

Protocol Education are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Harlow that supports students with SEMH needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) traits.

You will be joining a dedicated and understanding team that work closely with children who may display challenging behaviours, struggle with emotional regulation, or require additional support to access their learning. A calm, patient and resilient attitude is essential – but no prior school experience is necessary!

You’ll be someone who can build trust and rapport with students, model positive behaviours, and be a consistent, supportive presence in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Work with children who may display challenging behaviours and require support to access learning.

• Help create a calm and positive learning environment.

• Model positive behaviours and support emotional regulation in class.

Desirable experience and qualifications

• De-escalation techniques (Team Teach, MAPA, etc.).

• Mental health awareness.

• Trauma-informed approaches.

• Youth work or mentoring.

Schedule and terms

This school requires staff on a long-term, full-time basis (5 days a week between the hours of 8:30am – 3:30pm).

Why this role stands out

• Competitive PAYE pay that reflects your skills and experience.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Supportive consultants who understand SEND and SEMH settings.

• £50 referral bonus when you recommend someone who joins our team.

If you’re passionate about supporting students with SEMH and ASD needs and want to make a lasting impact, then please APPLY NOW!

Additional information

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 DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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