Play Therapist Teaching Assistant – Hounslow (Cranford Area)Location: HounslowStart Date: September 2026Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (September to December initially)Trial Days: Immediate trials availableWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Play Therapist Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in the Cranford area of Hounslow.This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs through therapeutic approaches.Essential Requirements: Experience working with children in a school or therapeutic settingStrong understanding of child development and emotional wellbeingTW4 6LB Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staffPassion for supporting children with additional needs Highly Desirable Experience: Lego TherapyELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)Sand Tray TherapyPuppetryExpressive ArtsMusic-Based InterventionsClay Play Therapy The successful candidate will work closely with pupils requiring additional emotional and behavioural support, helping them engage positively in school life and achieve their full potential.If you have relevant experience and are looking for a rewarding full-time role, we would love to hear from you.Apply today for immediate trial opportunities.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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.