Job Description

Looking for a role where you're more than just a name on a timesheet? At Protocol Education, we make finding your next role feel a little less like job hunting and a lot more like having someone in your corner. You'll get weekly PAYE pay, free access to our CPD Academy, a dedicated consultant who actually gets to know you, and opportunities in schools where your skills are valued, not overlooked. No umbrella company faff, no endless chasing, just real support from real people.

SEN Teaching Assistant – Every small win matters

Some people can turn a difficult moment into a breakthrough moment. Some people know that progress isn't always loud, sometimes it's a child joining in for the first time, building confidence, or simply ending the day with a smile.

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

We’re looking for a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Brentwood on a full-time basis. You'll support pupils with additional needs and help create a classroom where every child feels safe, included, and able to learn in a way that works for them.

What your day could look like:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups

• Helping children stay engaged and access learning activities

• Working closely with teachers and SEND staff

• Building positive relationships and encouraging confidence

• Creating a calm, structured environment where pupils can thrive

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people, ideally with SEND

• Brings patience, empathy and a positive attitude

• Can stay calm when things get busy

• Loves celebrating the little wins because they often become the big ones

• Wants to make a genuine difference every day

What you’ll get with Protocol Education:

✔ Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies

✔ FREE access to our online CPD Academy

✔ Personalised support from your dedicated consultant

✔ Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings

✔ Streamlined registration and local bookings

✔ Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Fancy growing your SEND toolkit even further?

Are you Thrive trained? If not, ask us about our FREE Thrive training. It’s a brilliant way to build your confidence, strengthen your skill set, and make your profile even more appealing to schools.

Apply today and let's find you a role that makes Mondays feel a little less Monday-ish.

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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