Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Location: South Ockendon, Essex
Salary: £89.47 - £95 per day
Love the idea of making school a brighter, calmer, and happier place for children? We’re on the lookout for a superstar Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming South Ockendon school and support pupils with special educational needs.
If you’ve got patience, empathy, and a knack for lifting up those around you, this role could be your perfect match. And don’t worry if you’re keen to learn more—we’ll boost your skills with free CPD-accredited courses designed to give you confidence in the classroom.
What you’ll be up to:
* One-to-one magic: Helping pupils with SEND get the most out of their school day.
* Teacher’s right-hand: Supporting lesson plans and adapting activities so every child can join in.
* Keeping calm: Using positivity and behaviour strategies to turn tricky moments into learning wins.
* Team player vibes: Working closely with teachers, parents, and staff to celebrate every small success.
* Big on belonging: Creating a classroom where every child feels included and valued.
What we’d love from you:
* Right to work in the UK
* A valid (or soon-to-be) DBS check
* Some experience working with children with SEND
* A big heart, a steady hand, and the ability to adapt when the day doesn’t go to plan
Why join Protocol Education?
* Competitive pay every week (PAYE—no umbrella faff)
* Flexible work patterns to fit your lifestyle
* Free access to CPD and training to keep you growing
* Friendly consultants who listen and match you with schools you’ll love
Every day in this role is different—but one thing stays the same: you’ll leave school knowing you’ve made a real difference.
Ready to take the leap? Hit apply today and let’s get you started!
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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