SEN Teaching Assistant – Swindon (SN1)

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Swindon (SN1). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the learning, development, and wellbeing of children with Special Educational Needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to provide personalised support and create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for pupils.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

✨ Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
✨ Support children with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, communication difficulties, and learning needs
✨ Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities
✨ Support emotional regulation, confidence building, and social development
✨ Encourage independence and help pupils achieve their personal goals
✨ Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

We are looking for someone who:

✔ Has experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)
✔ Is patient, caring, and committed to supporting individual needs
✔ Has strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ Can build positive relationships with pupils
✔ Is enthusiastic about creating an inclusive learning environment

What Protocol Education can offer you:

✅ Competitive weekly PAYE pay
✅ Free SEND-focused training and CPD opportunities
✅ Dedicated consultant support
✅ Access to a wide range of school opportunities
✅ Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Location: Swindon, SN1
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
⏰ Contract: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate and September opportunities available

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and begin your next opportunity in education with Protocol Education.

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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