SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you the kind of person who lights up when a student finally understands something new? If you’ve got patience, empathy, and a passion for making a difference, this permanent SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Redbridge could be the perfect next step.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals who can support children with special educational needs, helping them stay engaged, feel supported, and thrive in a positive, nurturing environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring every child feels seen, valued, and encouraged.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils with special educational needs in 1:1 and small-group settings
• Helping implement IEPs and Behaviour Intervention Plans
• Creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child feels valued
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff to provide holistic care
• Assisting with academic tasks, communication, social skills, and emotional regulation
• Tracking pupil progress and sharing updates with the teaching team
• Keeping accurate records of achievements, challenges, and goals
• Encouraging independence, resilience, and self-confidence in every child you support

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant (SEND experience preferred but not essential)
• Confidence supporting children with autism spectrum condition
• A calm, patient, and caring approach to varied learning needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS (or already have one)
• Ability to maintain a positive, supportive working environment
• Right to work in the UK

Please note: We are building a talent pool of exceptional SEND Teaching Assistants for schools across Redbridge. This advert is not for one specific school but for candidates interested in permanent opportunities within the borough.

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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