SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bromley
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: SEN- CY
Salary: £90 - 140 per day
Job Published: 1 day ago

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Bromley
Contract Type:  Permanent
Salary: £85 – £100 per day (PAYE – No umbrella fees)

Job Description

Protocol Education is currently seeking passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in both mainstream and specialist school settings. If you are patient, compassionate, and committed to making a difference in children's lives, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of SEND needs (e.g., Autism, ADHD, PDA, SEMH, MLD, SLD).

  • Support the delivery of tailored learning activities as guided by the teacher and SENCO.

  • Promote emotional well-being, independence, and positive behaviour in the classroom.

  • Assist with personal care where necessary and ensure a safe, inclusive environment for all pupils.

  • Help manage classroom behaviour using appropriate strategies.

  • Monitor and report on pupil progress and behaviour to teaching staff and parents.

  • Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in schools, care, or community settings).

  • Patient, flexible, and calm under pressure.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • A proactive and child-centred approach to learning.

  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 TA/SEN, Psychology, Youth Work) are a plus, but not essential.

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive PAYE pay – no umbrella company deductions

  • Long-term, consistent work with opportunity for permanent placements

  • Access to free CPD and ongoing training (e.g., Safeguarding, Behaviour Management)

  • Supportive and dedicated consultant

  • Opportunity to work in rewarding and inclusive school environments

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting children with special needs and want to join a team that values your contribution, apply now with your CV and brief cover letter.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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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