Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs) Location: Sutton, London Employer: Protocol Education Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term About the Role: Protocol Education is looking for a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Sutton. You will be supporting children with a variety of special educational needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in education. Key Responsibilities: Provide individual and small group support to pupils with SEN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties). Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support. Encourage positive learning attitudes and emotional wellbeing. Assist with classroom management and learning resources. Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and external professionals. Requirements: Experience working with children or young people with additional learning needs. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach. Right to work in the UK. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one). What Protocol Education Offers: Competitive weekly pay (via PAYE). Free professional development and training courses. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. Opportunities for progression into permanent school roles. How to Apply: If you’re passionate about helping children with additional needs succeed, click Apply Now or contact Protocol Education Sutton branch for more information. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.