Teaching Assistant - SEND

Protocol Education Ltd; Orpington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND in partner schools for a September start. This graduate-friendly role offers a rewarding career path in education and opportunities to develop classroom skills.

You'll work under the guidance of teachers, supporting one-to-one or small groups, and help create an inclusive learning environment while building confidence and communication with students.

Qualifications

• Must be proactive and able to use initiative.
• Empathetic, caring and supportive personality.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Availability to work five days per week during school hours (Mon–Fri).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proactive initiative

Empathetic, caring & supportive

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Passion for working with children

Availability to work 5 days a week

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.


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