Looking for a role where every day makes a difference?

Some pupils need a little extra support to shine. That's where you come in.

We're looking for a caring, confident, and proactive Academic Support SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Grays. This is a full-time opportunity for someone who loves helping young people overcome barriers to learning and build confidence both in and out of the classroom.

You'll be supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them stay engaged with learning, develop key skills, and celebrate those all-important lightbulb moments.

What you'll be doing:

✔ Providing one-to-one and small group academic support

✔ Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH

✔ Adapting learning activities to suit individual needs

✔ Building positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn

✔ Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff

✔ Encouraging independence, confidence, and a love of learning

We'd love to hear from you if you:

✔ Have experience working with children or young people with SEND

✔ Are patient, resilient, and genuinely passionate about supporting learners

✔ Can build trust and positive relationships quickly

✔ Have strong communication skills and a calm, positive approach

✔ Are looking for a rewarding full-time role where no two days are the same

Why this role?

This is a school that truly values its support staff. You'll be joining a team that understands the impact great SEN support can have on a child's future. Every small win matters here, and you'll be part of making those wins happen.

Why work with Protocol Education?

Weekly pay through PAYE, 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 process

Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends

Thrive trained?

If not, don't worry. We offer FREE Thrive training to help you build your understanding of emotional wellbeing and trauma-informed practice. It's a fantastic addition to your CV and something schools are increasingly looking for.

Ready to make a real difference?

Apply today and let's find you a role that feels as rewarding as seeing a pupil finally crack that tricky piece of work they've been working on for weeks.

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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