Sen teaching assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Oxted

Location: Oxted, Surrey
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Protocol Education is currently seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Oxted.

This rewarding role involves supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing educational environment.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote independence.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Monitor and record pupil progress where required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Experience in education, care, youth work, support work, or similar settings is beneficial.
• Relevant qualifications are welcomed but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated support from your Protocol Education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children's lives.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in Oxted, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Protocol Education and make a positive impact in the classroom.

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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