Are you a compassionate, patient, and committed individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Protocol Education is working closely with a number of SEN and mainstream schools across Merton that are looking for experienced and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams in September. About the Role: As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: Support children with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual learning plans Provide 1:1 and small group support Help create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment Assist with personal care (where necessary) What We’re Looking For: Experience working with children with SEN (school-based or similar settings) A calm, empathetic, and flexible approach Good communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for helping every child succeed Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Why Join Protocol Education: Competitive pay – paid weekly No umbrella companies – no hidden deductions Long-term stability and regular work opportunities Access to free CPD and SEN-specific training A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement Opportunities to work in a variety of supportive schools Referral bonus scheme If you're looking to build a rewarding career supporting students with additional needs and would like to work in a nurturing school environment in Merton, 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.