SEN Teaching Assistant
Huddersfield, HD9
£95 - £105 per day
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)
Looking to make a real difference, every single day?
Some children need a little extra support to thrive in the classroom. That's where you come in.
We're working with a welcoming and inclusive school in the HD9 area of Huddersfield that's looking for a caring, patient, and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.
Whether you're an experienced SEN TA or someone with transferable skills from care, youth work, coaching, or support work, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
* Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
* Working with children with a range of SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties
* Helping pupils access learning in a way that works for them
* Building positive relationships that encourage confidence and engagement
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families
* Creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment
We're looking for someone who:
* Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, care, youth work, or support settings
* Is calm, resilient, and adaptable
* Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively
* Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
* Holds an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to obtain one
Bonus points if you have:
* Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, or complex needs
* Behaviour management experience
* Personal or professional experience supporting SEND
* Thrive training or trauma-informed practice experience
Not Thrive trained yet? No problem. Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training to help you develop your skills and stand out to schools.
Why work with Protocol Education?
✅ Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
✅ FREE access to our online CPD Academy
✅ Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
✅ Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions
✅ Streamlined registration process and local placements
✅ Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends
The impact you'll make
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you're not "just" supporting learning. You're helping children overcome barriers, celebrate small wins, and grow in confidence every day. You're the calm voice, the encouraging smile, and often the person who makes school feel like a safe place to be.
If that sounds like the kind of role you'd love, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Protocol Education to find out more.
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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