SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Merton
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: QR-11
Salary: £85 - 96 per day
Job Published: 5 days ago

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

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs?
Protocol Education is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Merton.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech & language needs.

  • Assist the class teacher with learning activities and behaviour management.

  • Create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

  • Encourage pupils to reach their full potential both academically and personally.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience supporting SEN children in school or care settings.

  • Patient, caring, and proactive approach.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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

Why Join Protocol Education?

  • Competitive pay (£85–£96 per day).

  • Weekly pay and free CPD training.

  • Dedicated consultant support during your placement.

  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles across South London.

To Apply: Send your CV to [your email] or apply via the Protocol Education website.

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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