Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is looking for passionate Teaching Assistants in Wimbledon and surrounding areas. You will support pupils in classrooms and 1:1, especially those with additional needs. Ideal candidates have experience with children, are calm and adaptable, and preferably possess SEND experience. The agency offers weekly pay, free online training, and flexible roles that fit your life. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE only)

FREE online training

Local consultant support

Flexible roles

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in schools, youth clubs, or care roles.
• Demonstrated calmness, kindness, and adaptability.
• Experience with SEND is a plus; patience and heart are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class or 1:1, especially those with additional needs.
• Assist teachers in maintaining a positive classroom environment.
• Encourage learning and manage behavior.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Calm and kind demeanor

Quick adaptability

SEND experience (autism, ADHD, SEMH)

Job description

You're the calm in the chaos, the glue that holds the day together. If you've ever been called the “go-to” person in your school, we want to hear from you.

Protocol Education is working with brilliant schools across Merton, Wimbledon, Mitcham, and nearby areas, all on the lookout for passionate, patient, and reliable Teaching Assistants who make a difference from day one.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils in class or 1:1 – especially those with additional needs
• Helping teachers keep the classroom ticking along nicely
• Encouraging learning, managing behaviour, and keeping things positive
• Sometimes stepping into the sensory room, sometimes out on the playground – no two days are the same!

About you

• You've got experience supporting children (in schools, youth clubs, care roles – anything where you've built great relationships)
• You're calm, kind, and quick to adapt
• SEND experience (autism, ADHD, SEMH) is a big bonus – but heart and patience matter most

What we offer

• Weekly pay (PAYE only – no umbrella faff)
• FREE online training, including behaviour strategies and Thrive (yes, Thrive!)
• A local consultant who knows every school like the back of their hand
• Roles that fit your life – part-time, full-time, term time, or day-to-day
• Psst… not Thrive trained yet? We'll sort you out for free. It's a game-changer for your CV and makes a big difference in classrooms.

Ready to support pupils and schools that really value you? Apply today or drop us a line – let's find the right fit for 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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