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Job Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD, PMLD)
Location: Lambeth
Hours: Full-time (Monday- Thursday)
Start Date: September
About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social and Communication Disorders, Specific Medical Needs
and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
You will work closely work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to adapt learning, promote independence, and ensure every student feels valued and supported.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
Assist with personal care and mobility where required
Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
Foster a safe, stimulating, and supportive classroom environment
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure holistic support
Use a range of communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton, AAC)
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, or PMLD (this can be personal experience as well)
A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What We Offer:
A supportive and experienced consultant
Ongoing professional development and training
Opportunities for career progression
A chance to make a meaningful impact every day
If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this role - please apply through this advert or through our Protocol Education website.
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.
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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