Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Description

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SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 (Year 1)

Location: LS13Start Date: SeptemberContract: Full-time, Long-termPay: £93–£110 per day (PAYE)

Got a calm, nurturing approach and love working 1:1? This one’s got your name on it.

We’re working with a lovely primary school in LS13 looking for a Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil on a 1:1 basis. You’ll be that steady presence in their day, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

What your day might look like:

• Supporting a Year 1 pupil with additional needs
• Helping them stay engaged with learning and routines
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Creating a calm, positive environment where they can thrive

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children with SEN (school or care background)
• A patient, kind, and consistent approach
• Someone who celebrates the small wins, because they matter

Why you’ll love it:

• Supportive school that values its TAs
• Opportunity to build a meaningful 1:1 relationship
• Ongoing training and development

Protocol Education perks:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella faff
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Your own consultant who actually listens
• Local roles that fit your preferences

Are you Thrive trained? If not, we’ll get you onto our free training, it’s a real game-changer in SEN settings.

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.Full assistance provided. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.