Protocol Education is currently recruiting teaching assistants from creative backgrounds such as art, music, or performing arts to work in a supportive primary special needs school in Wandsworth. This particular school is looking for teaching assistants that are keen to apply their creative skills on a one-to-one basis and within lessons, encouraging engagement and helping students access the work in a more diverse approach. Whilst experience is useful, it isn't a requirement; the school is looking for individuals who are passionate about working in education and comfortable working with special needs. For all successful applications, the school likes to invest in their staff and will provide onsite training throughout the role.
As a teaching assistant you will be working in a class of 6‑8 students, supporting pupils throughout the day in class and on a one‑to‑one basis. You will be required to follow a tailored curriculum, support students academically and socially, and provide support in lessons such as music, art, cooking, and numeracy & literacy. As a special needs school, you will work with a range of needs that include speech & language, autism, physical disabilities, and learning difficulties.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide one‑to‑one support to students with a variety of special educational needs.
* Work collaboratively as part of a designated class team.
* Teach and reinforce vocabulary and numeracy using creative strategies.
* Assist the teacher during sensory play, music, art, cooking and other interactive lessons.
* Follow individualised learning plans and support students in achieving their targets.
* Promote independence, engagement, and confidence in all learners.
The Ideal Candidate Will
* Think creatively and adapt activities to help students understand tasks more clearly.
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Demonstrate a calm, consistent, and positive approach.
* Be supportive, encouraging, and able to inspire trust.
* Motivate children through play‑based learning and build strong, nurturing relationships.
Benefits
* Support from an experienced, dedicated consultant.
* Access to free online training to help you grow in your role.
* No umbrella companies.
* Competitive rates of pay.
If you’re passionate, patient, and ready to make a real difference, we would love to receive your application.
All applications will be considered, and all suitable applications will be contacted within 24 hrs.
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”, which 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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