Protocol Education are currently seeking learning support assistants to work in an outstanding special needs college located in Southwark to start immediately or from September 2025. This particular college are looking for teaching assistants who are looking to try something new and are passionate about students learning and development. This role will be supporting students on a one to one basis as well as working together as a team. If successful, you will be supporting students with life skills such as cooking, washing, shopping, developing social skills by supporting them in the community and also working with students in recreational activities and vocational course such as work placements. This college are recruiting immediately and throughout the term.
The role:
Located in Southwark, London
Full time - Monday to Thursday with the option of work on Fridays
Long term opportunity with job security
Supporting students in class ranging from 6 - 8 students per class
Developing students speech and language and numeracy skills
Working in the community with students in activities such as the farm, work placements, bowling
Teaching life skills such as cooking and gardening
The candidate:
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Have a calm and consistent approach
Have a supporting and encouraging manner with learners and an ability to inspire trust and to motivate the child in their care to integrate and learn through play
Benefits
Competitive rates of pay
No umbrella companies, no hidden costs
Equal pay with permanent staff members
Opportunity to be trained during the role
FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach
If you are looking for a rewarding challenge and have the suitable qualifications and personal qualities, we would encourage you to Apply Now or alternatively please email your CV to (url removed)
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.
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