At Protocol Education, we believe that great educators deserve great opportunities. When you register with us, you'll benefit from:

✅ Competitive weekly pay
✅ Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
✅ Access to a wide range of local opportunities
✅ Flexible career pathways and long-term progression
✅ FREE CPD and training opportunities
✅ A smooth and supportive registration process
✅ Opportunities to gain valuable experience in fantastic local schools
✅ Referral bonus schemes and ongoing career guidance

If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and want to be part of an inclusive, nurturing school environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Chelmsford on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them thrive both academically and socially. You will play a key role in creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every child can reach their full potential.

Whether you have previous school experience or have gained transferable skills working with children in other settings, we encourage you to apply.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children
• Deliver targeted interventions and tailored support strategies
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Promote engagement, confidence, independence, and resilience
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Celebrate progress and achievements, no matter how big or small

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Proactive, positive, and enthusiastic
• An excellent communicator and team player
• Adaptable and able to think creatively
• Committed to inclusion and pupil success
• Dedicated to making a meaningful difference every day

Desirable Experience

We welcome applicants with experience in:

• Primary schools
• Nurseries and Early Years settings
• Youth clubs and community groups
• Holiday clubs and activity camps
• Sports coaching
• Scout, Guide, Brownie, or Cadet groups
• Mentoring or tutoring children
• Volunteering with children or young people
• Residential childcare settings
• Supporting individuals with additional needs or disabilities

Don't worry if you haven't worked in a school before. If you have a genuine passion for helping children learn, develop, and succeed, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Gain

✨ Valuable SEN experience within a supportive primary school

✨ Opportunities for career progression within education

✨ Ongoing training and professional development

✨ The chance to make a lasting impact on children's educational journeys

✨ A rewarding role where no two days are the same

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If you're ready to inspire, support, and empower young learners while building a rewarding career in education, apply today and become part of the Protocol Education family.

Full-Time | Chelmsford | Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities Available