Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and your work genuinely makes a difference?
We are partnering with a vibrant, forward-thinking, and inclusive school in Newham that is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs across the Key Stages. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that values teamwork, growth, and putting pupils first.
Working closely with teaching staff, you will play a key role in supporting learning, raising attainment, and helping students build confidence and independence. While experience or qualifications in specific SEN areas are desirable, they are not essential — a positive attitude and commitment to supporting young people are what matter most.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will help pupils access the curriculum, engage in lessons, develop socially, and experience a real sense of achievement.
The Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant
We are looking for individuals who are:
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Graduates or aspiring educators keen to gain hands-on experience with children
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Ambitious, motivated, and eager to develop their skills
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Friendly, flexible, and supportive team players
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Dedicated and hardworking, willing to go the extra mile for pupils
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Aligned with the school’s values and inclusive ethos
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Passionate about education and creating an environment where all students can thrive
What the School Offers
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A supportive and approachable leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing
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Opportunities to work alongside Counsellors, Therapists, Psychologists, and other specialists
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Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
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Enthusiastic, energetic pupils who are keen to learn
If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career and make a meaningful impact, apply now for this SEN Teaching Assistant role.
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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