Do you bring energy, warmth, and a can-do attitude everywhere you go? Love getting stuck in, thinking on your feet, and making real connections with children? This one’s got your name on it.
We’re working with a friendly mainstream primary school that has a brilliant Additional Resource Provision supporting pupils with autism. The ARP sits alongside the main school, offering the best of both worlds, specialist support with a strong sense of belonging.
The school is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant who’s lively, engaging, and ready to be part of something special.
What you’ll be doing
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Supporting pupils with autism in the ARP
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Helping children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn
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Using structure, routine, and a good dose of creativity to support learning and regulation
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Working closely with teachers, SEND staff, and therapists as part of a tight-knit team
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Celebrating the small wins, because they matter more than you think
Who this role suits
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Someone energetic, upbeat, and naturally great with children
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A TA or support worker with experience in autism or SEND, or someone keen to build that experience
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Calm under pressure, playful when it counts, and patient always
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Happy to get involved, from sensory activities to outdoor learning and everything in between
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The kind of person pupils trust and enjoy being around
Why this school
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Supportive leadership who genuinely value their support staff
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A well-run ARP with clear routines and strong SEND practice
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Friendly staff who look out for each other
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A role where no two days are the same, and your impact is obvious
What Protocol Education offers
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Weekly pay through PAYE
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FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including SEND and autism training
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who actually listens
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Opportunities to grow your career in SEND and mainstream settings
If you’re the sort of person who brings positive energy into a room and believes every child deserves to feel understood, we’d love to chat.
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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