SEN Teaching Assistant - Thornton Heath

Location: Thornton Heath, South London
Pay: £92.63 - £100 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

SEN Teaching Assistant Required in Thornton Heath

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them thrive in the classroom? We are currently seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Thornton Heath area.

This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, and Moderate Learning Difficulties. You will play an important role in helping students access learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

The Role:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN
Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development
Help implement individual education plans and behaviour support strategies
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and parents

Requirements:

Experience working with children or young people is desirable
SEN experience is beneficial but not essential, as training can be provided
A patient, positive, and compassionate approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Backgrounds in education, support work, care, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring are welcomed

What We Offer:

Competitive daily pay of £92.63 - £100 per day
Supportive and inclusive school environment
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Valuable experience within a rewarding SEN setting
Long-term and permanent opportunities available
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people

If you are looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils with additional needs in Thornton Heath, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join a dedicated team committed to helping every child succeed.

Safeguarding Statement

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safeguarding and child protection requirements.

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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