Looking for a role where you can really make a difference?
We’re working with a specialist SEND setting in South London that’s on the lookout for a confident, grounded Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time. The school supports children and young people with a range of complex needs, and they’re after someone who brings both experience and a steady presence to the classroom.
The team especially values staff who are calm under pressure, physically active, and comfortable working with pupils who thrive on structure, consistency, and clear boundaries.
If you’ve got experience in:
Supporting children or young people with autism or behavioural needs
Working in an SEN, PRU, or pastoral setting
Managing challenging behaviour with empathy and authority
...then we’d love to speak with you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Providing 1:1 and group support to pupils across Key Stages
Supporting emotional regulation and classroom engagement
Promoting positive routines and helping pupils feel safe and seen
Being an active part of the school community – on your feet, in the mix, and making a real impact
What We’re Looking For:
Previous SEN or behaviour support experience (school, youth work, residential, or similar)
Full-time availability (Mon–Fri, term time)
Resilience, empathy, and a great sense of humour
Someone who leads with consistency and connection
Why Join Us?
Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella faff)
FREE access to our CPD Academy – including behaviour and trauma-informed training
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Straightforward registration and ongoing roles in your local area
This is a school that values strong role models and people who ‘get it’ when it comes to supporting students with additional needs. If that sounds like you, we should talk.
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.
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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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