Teaching Assistant - Daily Supply & Long-Term

Protocol Education Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils across EYFS to KS2 in mainstream primary schools, with both daily supply and longer-term opportunities.

You will work closely with teachers, provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEN and SEMH, assist with behaviour and emotional regulation, and help pupils participate and grow confidence across different school settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, childcare, or support setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEN and/or SEMH is highly desirable.
• Positive, patient and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms.
• Work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Encourage pupil participation, confidence, and independence.
• Support children both inside and outside the classroom environment.
• Adapt to different school settings and year groups.

Skills

SEN support

SEMH support

1:1 support

Teamwork

Job description

Are you a passionate and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work within primary schools? We are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of mainstream primary schools, with both daily supply and long-term opportunities available.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The Role

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms.
• Work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Encourage pupil participation, confidence, and independence.
• Support children both inside and outside the classroom environment.
• Adapt to different school settings and year groups.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, or support setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEN and/or SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Flexible and reliable with a willingness to work across different schools.

What We Offer

• Flexible daily supply work to suit your availability.
• Long-term and potential permanent opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of school settings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to further develop your education career, 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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