SEND Teaching Assistant

We’re working with a friendly, community-led primary school set in beautiful surroundings, where relationships matter and every child is truly known.

This is a part-time SEND Teaching Assistant role, perfect if you’re looking to build experience, balance other commitments, or step into a school that genuinely values the support staff who keep everything running smoothly.

The role at a glance

You’ll be supporting two pupils across KS1:

• Morning (4 hours) – working 1:1 with a child in Reception
• Afternoon (2 hours) – supporting a child in Year 2

It’s a varied role where no two sessions feel the same, but the impact you’ll have is huge.

What you’ll be doing

This is all about connection, encouragement, and helping children feel confident in their learning.

You’ll:

• Support pupils both in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Build strong, trusting relationships that help children feel safe and understood
• Encourage inclusion and positive interactions with peers
• Adapt activities alongside the teacher to suit individual learning needs
• Use praise and encouragement to boost confidence and independence
• Support social development, both in class and during less structured times
• Share regular feedback with the class teacher and SEND lead
• Follow safeguarding and school policies to keep every child safe

What this school is like

This is a school where:

• Everyone is welcomed and valued, staff, pupils, and families alike
• There’s a real sense of community, with strong links beyond the classroom
• Children are supported to grow not just academically, but socially and emotionally too
• Staff work closely together and genuinely support one another

You’ll feel part of the team from day one.

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting children with SEND, or a strong interest in this area
• A calm, patient, and positive approach
• Someone who builds relationships easily and communicates well
• A team player who’s happy to learn and get involved

The details

• Hours: 6 hours per week, Fridays (8:30am – 3:30pm)
• Contract: Fixed term until August 2027 (linked to funding and pupil placement)
• Pay: From £14.30 per hour, PAYE (no umbrella companies)
• Start: June 2026

Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.

If you’re someone who loves seeing those small wins, the confidence grow, the “I did it!” moments, this role gives you plenty of them.

One day a week. A big impact.

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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