Teaching Assistant - SEND

Protocol Education Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with SEND in schools from September. This role is ideal for recent graduates seeking a rewarding new career.

You will work five days a week during school hours, in a supportive, inclusive classroom, collaborating with teachers to boost student confidence and development. Training and safeguarding support are provided.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with strong communication and people skills.
• Willingness to work five days per week during school hours (Mon–Fri).
• Empathetic, patient, and supportive mindset for SEND students.
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people in education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional learning needs one-to-one or in small groups.
• Help create an engaging, inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and personal development.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to provide effective support.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Initiative

Relationship-building

Passion for education

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – New Career Opportunity for Graduates | September Start

Are you a recent graduate looking for a rewarding new career?

We're looking for enthusiastic, proactive, and empathetic individuals to join our team as SEND Teaching Assistants, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in schools from September.

This is an ideal opportunity for graduates from a range of backgrounds, particularly those with experience or a passion for:

• Creative Arts
• Dance
• Drama
• Music
• Psychology
• Sports Coaching
• Education
• Or any subject where you've developed excellent communication and people skills

If you're patient, resilient, and enjoy helping others reach their full potential, this could be the perfect career for you.

What we're looking for:

• Proactive individuals who can use their initiative
• Empathetic, caring, and supportive personalities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Availability to work 5 days per week during school hours (Monday–Friday)

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs on a one-to-one or small group basis
• Helping to create an engaging, inclusive learning environment
• Encouraging students' confidence, independence, and personal development
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to provide the best possible support

Why choose a career in SEND?

Working as a SEND Teaching Assistant is more than just a job—it's a genuinely rewarding career where you can make a lasting difference in a child's life every day. You'll gain valuable experience, develop transferable skills, and have opportunities for ongoing training and career progression within education.

Roles available from September.

If you're ready to start a meaningful career where no two days are the same, 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.


• Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.