SEN Teaching Assistant

Looking to make a genuine impact, every single day?

We’re partnering with welcoming, inclusive primary schools across Waltham Forest who are searching for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children across the primary phase. This is a role where the small moments matter, building trust, celebrating progress, and helping children feel safe, seen and ready to learn.

You’ll play a key part in a child’s school journey, supporting pupils with additional needs to grow in confidence, communication and independence. Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs, you’ll help shape a calm, nurturing environment where every child has the chance to thrive.

What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs, including EHCP targets
• Supporting early development in phonics, communication and social skills
• Helping children regulate emotions and stay engaged in learning
• Working collaboratively with teachers and SENCOs to track and support progress
• Creating a safe, structured and encouraging environment

What we’re looking for:
• Experience supporting children with SEN, or a strong passion to specialise in this area
• A calm, patient approach and the ability to build trust with young learners
• A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
• Resilience and adaptability, no two days are ever the same
• A genuine passion for helping children grow in confidence and independence

Why Protocol Education?
We keep things simple, honest conversations, clear communication, and roles that genuinely fit what you’re looking for.

You’ll benefit from:
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who knows your goals
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Easy, streamlined registration and local placements
• A referral scheme that truly rewards you

Make a lasting difference in a child’s school journey.

Send your CV to thomas.harrington@protocol-education.com and let’s have a chat about what you’re looking for.

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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