SEN Teaching Assistant – Merton

Location: Merton
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term

Protocol Education are looking for a patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our supportive partner schools in Merton.

This rewarding role involves working with pupils who have a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). You will play an important role in helping pupils build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve their learning goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
• Support pupils’ emotional and social wellbeing throughout the school day
• Implement strategies from individual education plans (IEPs)
• Contribute to maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN (in school or similar setting)
• A kind, adaptable and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free CPD and professional development training
• Supportive and experienced education consultants
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

If you are passionate about helping children reach their full potential and thrive in a supportive school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team in Merton!

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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