Sen support teaching assistant

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

We are currently recruiting SEN Support Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary schools in South East London. Opportunities are available for flexible daily supply work, long‑term placements, and permanent positions may also arise for the right candidates.

The Role:

• Support pupils with a range of SEN including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH
• Provide 1:1 and small group support within the classroom
• Assist teachers in creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and learning activities
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school‑based experience desirable)
• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Individuals passionate about making a difference in children’s education
• Graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced Teaching Assistants are all encouraged to apply

What We Offer:

• Flexible daily supply opportunities to fit your schedule
• Long‑term placements within supportive schools
• Potential permanent opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support and guidance from experienced consultants
• Valuable experience across a variety of school settings

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience, develop their skills, and make a real impact in education.

Apply today to start your journey as a SEN Support Teaching Assistant!

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.