Sen Teaching Assistant

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator looking to work in a highly supportive and hands-on learning environment?

We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants,or a unique and nurturing educational setting. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a real difference in children’s learning and development.

The ideal candidates will have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and a strong commitment to inclusive education. The setting places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, practical education, and child-led experiences.

We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience or a genuine interest in:

• Forest School activities
• Outdoor learning and play-based education
• Farming, agriculture, or animal care
• Hands-on and experiential learning approaches

In this role, you will:

• Support pupils’ learning in both classroom and outdoor environments
• Assist with delivering engaging, practical learning activities
• Work closely with children with additional needs, providing tailored support
• Encourage confidence, independence, and social development
• Contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced in education or SEN Teaching Assistants
• Patient, caring, and adaptable
• Comfortable working outdoors in all environments
• Proactive and enthusiastic about non-traditional learning approaches
• Committed to supporting children’s individual learning journeys

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a setting that values creativity, outdoor education, and holistic child development.

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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