SEND Teaching Assistant (Drama/Creative Focus)

Are you a caring and creative individual looking to support young people with additional needs? Do you have a passion for drama, creativity, or the arts? This could be the perfect role for you.

We’re looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming team, supporting students with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. You’ll play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, develop social skills, and engage in learning, using creativity and drama as powerful tools.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Make a genuine difference in young people’s lives
• Bring creative thinking and able to implement varying forms of self expression into everyday learning
• Work within a supportive, experienced team where no two days are the same

Your role will include:

• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting with creative, and imaginative based activities
• Encouraging communication, confidence, and emotional development
• Helping to manage behaviour in a calm and positive way
• Working closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people (SEND/SEMH experience is ideal but not essential)
• Has a creative background or interest in drama, theatre, or the arts
• Is patient, adaptable, and empathetic
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with students
• Is passionate about inclusive education

Why join Protocol Education?
We connect passionate support staff with fantastic schools across the UK. Whether you’re starting your journey in education or looking to build on your experience, we’ll help you find the right fit.

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• A positive, proactive attitude and a passion for supporting SEND students

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you!
 Call Alanna on 01902 313820
 Email: alanna.scarle@protocol-education.com

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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