

Protocol Education
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SEN Support Teaching Assistant
Location
SouthwarkUnited Kingdom
salary
93-100 GBP / day
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- Job Type
- Full time contract
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Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?
We are currently recruiting SEN Support Teaching Assistants to work within mainstream primary schools, supporting pupils who are awaiting an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessment or decision. These rewarding roles are available on both a daily supply and long-term basis.
The Role
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with identified or emerging SEN needs
- Supporting children with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs
- Helping pupils access the curriculum and engage positively in classroom activities
- Implementing strategies recommended by SENCOs and external professionals
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
- Building strong relationships with pupils, teachers, and parents to support pupil progress
Requirements
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school, childcare, or similar setting
- A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs
- A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Desirable
- Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs
- Relevant Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or SEN qualifications
- Knowledge of EHCP processes and SEND provision within schools
What We Offer
- Flexible daily supply opportunities to fit around your schedule
- Long-term placements with the potential to become permanent
- Competitive rates of pay
- Opportunities across a range of supportive mainstream primary schools
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to children's educational journeys
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and helping pupils with additional needs thrive within a mainstream school environment.
Apply today to take the next step in your SEN support career.
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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