SEN Teaching Assistant – Performing Arts College | Walthamstow
- Location: Walthamstow
- Start Date: Immediate
- Contract: Full-time, Term-Time
- Pay: £83–£95 per day (PAYE – no umbrella faff)
Looking for a role where no two days are the same, and creativity is part of the curriculum?
We’re working with a fantastic performing arts college in Walthamstow that’s looking for a compassionate and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs—both 1:1 and in small groups. If you’ve got a good handle on safeguarding and EHCPs, this could be your next great fit.
What you'll be doing:
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Providing 1:1 and group support for students with SEND
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Helping learners engage with performing arts-based activities
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Working closely with SENCOs and teachers to follow EHCP targets
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Creating a calm, encouraging space where students feel safe to express themselves
The ideal candidate will:
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Have experience supporting young people with SEND
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Understand the importance of safeguarding and EHCPs
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Stay calm under pressure and know how to de-escalate with empathy
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Be ready to get stuck into a vibrant, expressive environment
Why join Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay through PAYE (goodbye umbrella companies!)
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Free access to our online CPD Academy—including Thrive training to boost your impact
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Friendly, supportive consultants who know your local schools
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Long-term and temp-to-perm options to suit your goals
Apply now to join a school where your support makes a real difference—or get in touch to chat more about the role.
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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.
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