Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Location: Merton, South West London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Protocol Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist school in the Merton area that is seeking Teaching Assistants to join their team from September 2025. The school caters for students across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary and offers excellent in-role training and development opportunities.
This role is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about working with children and young people with autism, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties. Experience is not essential—what matters most is a positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
About the Role:
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Full-time (Monday to Friday) during school term time
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Support pupils in small, structured classes (typically 6–8 students)
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Assist in delivering tailored lessons in communication, numeracy, and literacy
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Engage students in creative and sensory-based activities (e.g. art, music, cooking)
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Foster communication, independence, and social development
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Work closely with teaching staff and therapists to provide consistent support
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One-to-one and small group work depending on student needs
What You’ll Gain:
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On-the-job training and continuous professional development
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Guidance from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
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A welcoming and inclusive working environment
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PAYE pay – no umbrella fees
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Long-term opportunities for those looking to grow within SEND education
If you are passionate about inclusive education and ready to start a rewarding new journey in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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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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