SEN Teaching Assistant – Permanent Role Location: Croydon Start Date: September 2024 Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent Salary: Competitive pay (via PAYE – no umbrella companies, no hidden deductions) Protocol Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Croydon, seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis starting in September 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and committed to inclusive education. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with special educational needs (including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs) Implement and support EHCP targets under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO Support classroom activities, behaviour strategies, and access to learning Assist with personal care where required and promote student well-being Maintain effective communication with teaching staff and contribute to progress reviews The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school or similar setting A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach Strong interpersonal and communication skills A valid right to work in the UK A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) What Protocol Education Offers: Competitive PAYE pay – no umbrella companies and no hidden deductions Long-term stability with a permanent contract Access to continued professional development and training Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process £50 Refer a Friend bonus scheme (terms apply) 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.