Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Hackney, East London Salary: £90–£95 per day (PAYE) Contract: Short-Term / Daily Supply Start Date: Immediate Calm. Steady. Supportive. If that sounds like you, keep reading. We’re looking for confident and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support a brilliant SEMH school in Hackney on a short-term, day-to-day basis. The school supports pupils aged 4 to 19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Some days are full of small wins, others ask for patience and resilience, but every day you’ll be helping young people feel seen, safe, and understood. What you’ll be doing: Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and stay engaged in lessons Building trust and positive relationships, even on the trickier days Working closely with teachers to create calm, structured routines Providing one-to-one and small-group support in and out of the classroom Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive behaviour What you’ll need: Experience working with pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or additional needs A steady, nurturing approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure Excellent communication and teamwork skills A DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply Why join Protocol Education? Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions FREE access to Thrive and SEND train...