Special Needs Teaching Assistant

A ‘Outstanding’ school in Ilford are seeking a Full-Tme experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to work with pupils who have learning difficulties, complex behaviours and physical or sensory disabilities. This position starts September 2026 for the academic year. The staff are highly supportive, and creativity is encouraged. They have an excellent staff well-being package and seek out career development opportunities for all staff. That might look like: • Supporting structured routines and personalised learning activities • Helping pupils regulate emotions and feel safe in their environment • Encouraging communication through verbal and non-verbal methods • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff • Creating a calm, consistent, and engaging space where pupils can thrive No two days will look the same, and that’s exactly what makes this role so special. What we’re looking for • Experience supporting autism or additional needs is ideal • A calm, nurturing approach and a good sense of humour • Someone who’s proactive, observant, and genuinely invested • Confidence working as part of a team • A willingness to learn, adapt, and grow To take advantage of this great opportunity please call Molly on , email your CV to or apply online at 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. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.