SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Sutton
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: LQ-23
Salary: £85 - 96 per day
Job Published: about 6 hours ago

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

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive school in Sutton. This role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them progress academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with various SEN needs.

  • Assist teachers in delivering engaging, well-structured, and differentiated lessons.

  • Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional well-being.

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

  • Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual student needs.

Requirements:

  • Experience supporting 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 rate.

  • Supportive school environment and ongoing development opportunities.

  • Long-term placement options and opportunities for progression.

If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting children with additional needs, apply today to join our SEN team in Sutton!

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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