Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Lambeth, London
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive – based on experience and qualifications (PAYE, no umbrella fees)
About the Role:
Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs in a primary or secondary school setting in Lambeth. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils’ educational journeys by providing 1:1 and small group support.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support pupils with a range of SEND needs (including Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language needs, SEMH)
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Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual education plans
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Help create a safe, inclusive and encouraging classroom environment
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Provide personal care support where needed (training provided)
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Promote independence, confidence and emotional well-being among students
What We’re Looking For:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND (in education, care, or community settings)
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Strong communication skills and a calm, patient manner
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Willingness to undertake relevant training and safeguarding requirements
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
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A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
What We Offer:
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Competitive rates of pay (paid via PAYE – no umbrella deductions)
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Continuous professional development and training opportunities
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Dedicated support from a specialist consultant
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Opportunity to secure long-term roles in inclusive and supportive schools
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A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and are ready for your next role in Lambeth, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply now with your CV, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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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