SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools
Location: Watford
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £90–£105 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Schedule: Monday–Friday (no weekends)
Protocol Education is looking for enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join our network of primary schools across Watford. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and personally.
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to provide tailored support to pupils across various year groups and subjects. You’ll play a key role in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment for students with diverse needs.
What we are looking for in our SEN Teaching Assistants:
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Experience working with children in a classroom or support setting, OR personal experience supporting individuals with SEN
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Graduates from relevant fields (e.g., Psychology, Health & Social Care, Speech & Language) are highly encouraged to apply
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A patient, understanding, and compassionate attitude
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Someone proactive, dedicated, and able to stay focused
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Right to work in the UK
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Experience working within UK schools
What's in it for our SEN Teaching Assistants:
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The rewarding experience of making a real difference in students’ lives
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Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella or agency fees
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A long-term role—no supply day-to-day work
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Valuable CV-building experience to support your next career steps
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High-quality guidance and mentorship from school SENCOs and on-site psychologists
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A supportive consultant who will guide you through the entire process
Why Choose Protocol Education?
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Comprehensive interview preparation to boost your confidence and success
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Ongoing support, including lesson-planning help once you’re in placement
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Easy-to-use online portal for timesheets and availability
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Access to 25 certified CPD courses—the most offered by any UK education agency
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A generous referral scheme
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Free social and networking events
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A trusted agency awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard
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A strong commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding
We are recruiting immediately, so early applications are strongly encouraged, please send your CV to joanna.gandhi@protocol-education.com. If shortlisted, your personal consultant will be in touch.
Unqualified teachers interested in SEN support work are also encouraged to apply.
Important Information
All applicants must have the required qualifications and training for this role. Full safeguarding checks will be carried out in line with DfE guidance, including an online search for shortlisted candidates.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This role is initially temporary, with the possibility of becoming permanent.
We provide free online Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required (support available if you need to apply).
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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.
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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