SEN Teaching Assistant – East London
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Location: East London
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
A vibrant and nurturing SEN school in East London is seeking a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs.
You’ll be working closely with experienced teachers and support staff to provide tailored, person-centred support that helps each child flourish—academically, socially, and emotionally.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Previous experience supporting children with special educational needs (either in schools or similar settings)
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A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach
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The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
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A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young people
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Requirements:
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Experience with SEN (school-based or equivalent)
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A valid Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one
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Right to work in the UK
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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