Artists, actors, musicians… ever thought about working in SEN?
Some of the best SEND support staff we know didn’t come from classrooms. They came from studios, stages, and rehearsal rooms.
If you’re calm, compassionate, and love working with children—we’ve got an SEN school in Croydon that could be the perfect setting for your creativity to shine in a whole new way.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs—1:1 or in small groups
2. Using your creative flair to bring learning to life
3. Working closely with teachers and therapists to create a safe, structured, and engaging space
4. Helping children regulate emotions, build confidence, and express themselves
You’ll be great if you:
5. Have a background in the arts, performance, or creative industries
6. Can stay calm under pressure and connect with young people
7. Are up for learning and keen to make a real difference
8. Are available full-time and ready to start in September or sooner
Why choose Protocol Education?
9. Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella faff
10. FREE Thrive training to support emotional wellbeing
11. Friendly, local consultants who listen and support
12. Long-term roles in schools that love creative approaches
13. Access to our CPD Academy and SEN training opportunities
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 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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