SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Merton
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: BR-11
Salary: £85 - 96 per day
Job Published: about 6 hours ago

SEN Teaching Assistant – Merton
Location: Merton, London
Pay Rate: £85 – £96 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in Merton. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs.

  • Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.

  • Support positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional development.

  • Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.

  • Adapt learning materials and activities based on individual student needs.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with SEN learners (school, youth work, care, or similar).

  • Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • Valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What We Offer:

  • Competitive daily pay.

  • Supportive environment and ongoing professional development.

  • Opportunities for long-term roles and career growth.

If you are committed to making a meaningful difference and supporting children with additional needs, apply today to join our SEN support team in Merton!

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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