Your care experience could change a child's future.

Have you worked in care, supported vulnerable adults, or helped people with additional needs? If you've built relationships through patience, empathy and understanding, you've already got skills that can make a real difference in the classroom.

We're looking for caring, resilient and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with additional learning needs in welcoming specialist schools.

No two days are the same, but every day gives you the chance to help a child grow in confidence, achieve something new and leave school smiling.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism, ADHD and communication needs.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support inside and outside the classroom.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to create a positive learning environment.
• Using patience, encouragement and creativity to help every child access learning.
• Adapting your approach to meet each child's individual needs, because every learner is unique.

We'd love to hear from you if you have experience in:

• Residential care
• Support work
• Mental health support
• Youth work
• Care homes
• Children's services
• Community support
• SEN or education settings
• Sports coaching or mentoring

If you've spent your career helping people overcome challenges, your skills are highly valued in education.

We're looking for someone who

• Is kind, patient and resilient.
• Builds positive relationships with ease.
• Stays calm under pressure and adapts when plans change.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Is eager to learn and develop within a rewarding education career.

Why you'll love this role

• Make a genuine difference every single day.
• Learn new skills through specialist SEND training.
• Join supportive schools where teamwork comes first.
• Build a rewarding career where no two days are ever the same.

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for introducing friends

Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge or want to use your care experience in a new way, we'd love to help you take the next step.

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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