Creative Arts Teaching Assistant SEND Role

Description

Do you have a background in theatre, music, dance or performance? Imagine using those skills to light up a child’s day, every day.

Protocol Education looking for creative, proactive and compassionate people to join an Outstanding special school in Kingston Upon Thames (Surbiton), working with learners aged 4–19.

What you’ll bring:

Experience in one or more creative arts (acting, music, dance, drama or similar)

Confidence supporting students with special educational needs (SLD, ASD)

Strong communication skills, patience and adaptability

A hands-on, imaginative approach – whether that’s sensory learning, performance workshops or creative play

Full availability, Monday to Friday, 8:30–16:00

Why you’ll love this role:

Be part of a school praised by Ofsted for its family feel, joy of learning and focus on communication and independence

Work with pupils across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post-16 – making an impact at every stage

A setting where your creative flair isn’t just welcomed, it’s celebrated

Ongoing professional development and support

Key Info:

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30–16:00

Start date: ASAP or after half term

Location: Kingston Upon Thames (Surbiton)

If you’re ready to bring energy, creativity and compassion to a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and turn your passion into something truly life changing.

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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