Not just support, real connection

Some roles are about ticking boxes. This one isn’t.

We’re looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEND school where relationships come first. You’ll be working 1:1 with a pupil who needs patience, encouragement, and someone who shows up consistently.

What you’ll be doing
Building a strong, trusting relationship with your pupil
Supporting learning in a way that feels accessible and engaging
Helping manage emotions and behaviour positively
Working alongside a brilliant, supportive team
Creating a safe and predictable environment

What we’re looking for
SEND experience or a genuine passion to learn
A calm, grounded presence
Someone who’s observant and responsive
A caring nature that pupils respond to

No Thrive training? No problem, we’ll offer it for free.

What you get with Protocol Education
PAYE weekly pay
Free CPD courses
A consultant who knows you, not just your CV
Access to a range of school settings
Referral bonuses

If you’re the kind of person who shows up and makes things better, 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.

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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