SEN Support Teaching Assistant

Colchester | Mainstream Primary | Full-Time | September Start

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Teaching Assistant to work within a mainstream primary school in Colchester, starting in September on a full-time basis.

This role involves supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs within the classroom, helping them access learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The Role:

• Providing targeted support to pupils with SEN within a mainstream primary setting
• Supporting learning, engagement, and emotional regulation in the classroom
• Working one-to-one and in small groups
• Collaborating closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Helping to create a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous SEN experience (essential)
• Have experience working in a mainstream primary school
• Be calm, patient, and nurturing in their approach
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing CPD and SEN training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Location: Colchester
Start Date: September
Hours: Full-time

Apply now to make a meaningful difference in a child’s school experience with Protocol Education.

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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