SEND Teaching Assistant; Temporary

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
We’re supporting a fantastic school that’s looking for a caring, steady SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. You’ll be working closely with pupils who need a little extra support, helping them feel confident, calm, and ready to learn.

This role suits someone who naturally brings patience and warmth to the day. Experience is not required, but it’s definitely a bonus. If you’ve worked in care, youth work, support roles, or simply have strong people skills, the school will want to meet you.

What you’ll be doing as a SEN Teaching Assistant

Supporting pupils in small groups or on a 1:1 basis

Helping children with SEND access learning in a way that works for them

Creating a calm, structured environment where pupils feel safe

Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff

Encouraging independence and celebrating progress, big or small

You’ll be a great fit if you:

Communicate clearly, kindly, and confidently

Stay calm during busy or challenging moments

Have a natural ability to connect with children

Are open to learning and happy to take guidance

Want a role with real purpose, not just a job

What you get with Protocol Education

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

FREE access to our CPD Academy

A dedicated consultant who supports you from day one

Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provision

A simple, friendly registration process

If this sounds like the perfect role for you please send through your CV and you can start your next adventure!

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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