Looking for a role where your skills truly matter?
If you’re someone who enjoys helping children with SEND thrive, this could be the perfect fit. We’re looking for a kind, patient, and supportive Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school. You’ll be helping pupils feel confident, safe, and ready to learn every day.
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What you’ll do:
* Support children 1:1 or in small groups with SEND needs
* Help pupils access learning in ways that suit them best
* Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
* Encourage communication, social skills, and independence
* Celebrate every achievement - big or small
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Who we’re looking for:
* Experience supporting children with SEND (including ASD, PMLD, or other complex needs)
* A calm, patient, and positive approach
* Someone who builds trust quickly and offers consistency
* Good communication skills and empathy
* Passion for helping every child reach their potential
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Why this role is great:
You’ll be joining a school that values you as much as the children you support. Your contribution won’t go unnoticed, and you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares.
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What you’ll get with Protocol Education:
* Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
* FREE access to our online CPD Academy
* Dedicated consultant support to help you thrive
* Long-term roles in schools that value your skills
* Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings
* Referral rewards if you bring a friend
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Ready to make a difference?
If this sounds like the kind of role you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
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Quick one before you go… are you Thrive trained?
If not, we can help you get started with free Thrive training, boosting your confidence and helping you make an even bigger impact in SEND classrooms.
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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