Teaching Assistant - Kingston

Protocol Education Limited; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with PMLD in Kingston-based primary and secondary schools. You will work with teachers and therapists to tailor a nurturing environment to each child’s needs.

Responsibilities include 1:1 and small group support, personal care assistance, and collaboration with SEN teams. Training and CPD opportunities are provided, with a clear path toward permanent placements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with PMLD or complex needs.
• Understanding of SEN strategies and communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton, sensory integration).
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one through us).
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, Moving & Handling) are desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD /PMLD.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs.
• Support sensory-based learning and therapeutic activities.
• Promote independence and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including SENCOs, speech therapists, and physiotherapists.
• Ensure safeguarding and uphold school policies.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Proactive attitude

PMLD experience

Education

CACHE Level 2/3

Team Teach

Moving & Handling

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Sensory integration

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking passionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in Kingston- based Primary and Secondary schools. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to create a nurturing and stimulating environment tailored to each child’s individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD /PMLD
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs
• Support sensory-based learning and therapeutic activities
• Promote independence and emotional well-being
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including SENCOs, speech therapists, and physiotherapists
• Ensure safeguarding and uphold school policies

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with PMLD or complex needs
• Understanding of SEN strategies and communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton, sensory integration)
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one through us )
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, Moving & Handling) are desirable but not mandatory

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities (e.g., Behaviour management / SEND strategies )
• Supportive school environments
• Opportunity for permanent placement
• Experienced and dedicated consultant to guide you through placements

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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