Trainee Teaching Assistant

Be part of a setting that values development, collaboration and every child’s potential

This is a structured trainee opportunity within a specialist SEN provision where pupils are supported holistically to achieve both academically and personally. The setting places strong emphasis on teamwork, inclusion, and ensuring every learner’s needs are understood and met.

You’ll be joining a collaborative staff team who are committed to creating a positive, nurturing environment where pupils with additional needs can thrive.

Your role

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs including ASD, SEMH and communication difficulties
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated and inclusive lessons tailored to individual learning styles
• Work closely with staff to review and support EHCP targets, ensuring pupils are progressing in line with their plans
• Observe pupil engagement and behaviour, providing feedback to the wider team
• Help create a safe, structured and supportive classroom environment
• Support pupils both academically and socially, promoting independence and confidence
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including SENCOs and therapists where required

Support you’ll receive

• Daily guidance and mentoring from experienced SEN professionals
• Ongoing CPD and training focused on SEN, behaviour and communication strategies
• Exposure to EHCP processes and personalised learning planning
• A clear pathway into a permanent Teaching Assistant or SEN specialist role
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and shared practice

Who is this role for

• Someone dependable, organised and willing to learn
• A calm and patient individual who can support pupils with varying needs
• Someone interested in SEN education, therapy or long-term school-based careers
• A strong team player who values collaboration and communication
• Someone who can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Individuals who are proactive and committed to making a difference in young people’s lives

Why this role stands out

This isn’t just classroom support - it’s a development-focused role where you’ll gain real experience in SEN practice, including understanding EHCPs, adapting learning, and working within a highly supportive team environment.

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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