SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Lambeth, South London

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate

Support that matters

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Lambeth. This role is about more than classroom support – it’s about helping pupils with additional needs feel safe, understood, and ready to achieve their best.

What you’ll be doing:

Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to create a positive learning environment

Helping children build resilience, confidence, and independence in their learning

Bringing patience, empathy, and consistency to every school day

What we’re looking for:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (in schools, care, or youth settings)

A calm, adaptable, and positive approach in challenging situations

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine passion for helping every child reach their full potential

Why join Protocol Education?

Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

Free access to our online CPD Academy (including SEND and Thrive training)

Dedicated support from your own SEN consultant

Long-term placements in schools that value support staff

Fast-track registration so you can get started quickly

Apply today to take the next step as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Lambeth. Your support could be exactly what a child needs to thrive.

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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