Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Post-16 College Support
Location: Walthamstow, East London
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (9am–5pm)
Contract: Long-Term
Looking for a role where your safeguarding knowledge and SEN experience really matter?
We’re working with a fantastic college in Walthamstow that supports students aged 16+ with a range of additional needs—and they’re on the lookout for a brilliant SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.
What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting students with EHCPs to access learning and college life
* Working closely with the SENCO and teaching staff to adapt lessons
* Helping build confidence, independence, and routine
* Bringing your top-tier safeguarding knowledge to every interaction
* Bonus points if you’ve got experience in media or creative subjects—some learners are passionate about this space and thrive with creative support
What we’re looking for:
* Someone who “gets” EHCPs and how they shape support
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
* Calm, reliable, and positive—you’re the steady presence in the room
* Previous experience with post-16 or complex SEN settings? Even better
* A flair for media, film, or creative subjects? That’s a big plus!
Why join Protocol Education?
* Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella faff)
* FREE access to our Thrive training (boost your SEN skills on us!)
* Support from a dedicated SEN consultant who knows the sector
* CPD, development, and a community of like-minded educators
Ready to support young adults and make a real impact?
Apply now or drop us a message to learn more—we’d love to tell you about the college and what makes it so special.
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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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