Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – PMLD School
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Salary: £95–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a role where every small step is a big win?

We’re working with a specialist PMLD school in Tower Hamlets that’s on the lookout for a calm, caring Teaching Assistant to join their team. This isn’t your typical classroom role. It’s hands-on, meaningful, and full of moments that really matter.

You’ll be supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, helping them access learning in a way that works for them, whether that’s through sensory activities, communication support, or simply being a steady, reassuring presence.

What your day might look like:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Using sensory approaches to engage learners
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Celebrating the small wins, because they’re often the biggest

What the school is looking for:

• Someone patient, empathetic, and ready to get stuck in
• Experience with SEND or care work is a bonus, but not essential
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Confidence supporting pupils with complex needs

What you’ll get in return:

• A supportive team who’ve got your back from day one
• Ongoing training, including SEND and PMLD support
• A role where you’ll genuinely make a difference, every single day
• Opportunities to grow and develop in specialist education

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who actually listens
• Roles that match your skills, not just your CV

This is one of those roles that stays with you. It’s challenging, yes, but also incredibly rewarding. If you’re someone who cares deeply and wants to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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