Exciting Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant – Starting Now or September 2025
Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs (SEN) in a well-regarded secondary school located in Dagenham. Known for its inclusive ethos and commitment to student wellbeing, the school fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. This role offers the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.
About The Role:
- Support the academic and personal development of SEN students in classes, small groups, or individually.
- Collaborate with teachers to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
- Attend to the physical needs of students with SEN, providing necessary assistance and accommodations.
- Provide individualised support and guidance to students with SEN, fostering their growth and progress.
About You:
We are looking for someone who:
- Experience working with secondary-age SEN students and those with challenging behaviour.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to the unique needs of students.
- Works harmoniously with professionals, including specialist therapy providers, to ensure comprehensive care for students.
- Maintain a positive and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement and well-being.
Why Work with Protocol Education?
- Competitive rates of pay through PAYE (varied based on qualification and experience)
- Guaranteed work agreements that guarantee consistent work and income
- FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach
- Social events including free bowling and pizza nights
- Termly awards that celebrate outstanding performance and commitment
- Ongoing honest, friendly and professional support from our dedicated team of experts
Join us and make a difference in the lives of students who thrive with the right support. Apply now – we’d love to hear 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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