SEND Teaching Assistant (ASD/ADHD/Autism/SEMH)

Looking for a role where you can support pupils who need a bit of extra help to thrive in the classroom?

We’re working with a friendly mainstream school in Sutton that’s looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Autism and SEMH. You’ll be part of a supportive team and play a key role in helping children feel settled, confident, and ready to learn.

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Have experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting

• Or you’re a graduate in English, Maths or Science keen to start a career in education or SEND

• Are patient, calm, and confident supporting behaviour and emotional regulation

• Enjoy building strong relationships with pupils and staff

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups within a mainstream classroom

• Helping children stay engaged and access the curriculum

• Supporting social skills, routines, and emotional wellbeing

• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO

What you’ll need:

• A DBS on the Update Service, or be happy to apply for one

• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine interest in SEND

• Reliability, consistency, and a caring approach

What Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

• Full-time, consistent work in a mainstream setting

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Free access to our CPD Academy, including Thrive training if you’re not already trained

If you’re not Thrive trained yet, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. It’s free through us and a big plus for schools.

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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