Post-16 SEN Teaching Assistant - Empower Independence Every Day!
Location: Lambeth/Southwark
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time | Term-Time
Do you want to help young adults gain the confidence and skills they need for life beyond the classroom?
Join a forward-thinking school that focuses on preparing students aged 16+ with Special Educational Needs for adulthood, from practical skills to personal growth.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Support students in developing essential life skills such as cooking, budgeting, travel training, and communication.
- Work alongside teachers and therapists to create engaging, real-world learning experiences.
- Encourage independence and confidence, helping students transition into college, work, or supported living.
- Provide positive behaviour support, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
- Celebrate every achievement, because progress looks different for everyone!
Why This Role Is Rewarding:
- You’ll see the impact of your work every day – from mastering a recipe to navigating public transport.
- You’ll help shape futures, giving young adults the tools they need to thrive in life.
- You’ll gain valuable experience in education, social care, and vocational training.
About You:
- Patient, empathetic, and passionate about empowering independence.
- Experienced in SEN, as a support worker or eager to learn - we’ll provide full training!
- A great communicator and motivator.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
What We Offer:Competitive pay and term-time flexibility.
Ongoing CPD and training – including life skills strategies and SEN best practices.
Career progression opportunities – move into teaching, therapy, or vocational support roles.
A dedicated consultant who supports you every step of the way.
A role that’s more than a job – it’s a chance to change lives.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and help young adults take their next steps toward independence!
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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