SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Location:

Haringey

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract:

Full-Time | Long-Term

A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Haringey is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential in a structured and nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.

Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom support.

Help students remain engaged in lessons and support them in accessing the curriculum.

Implement EHCP targets and behaviour strategies to support student progress.

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to ensure students receive the appropriate support.

Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour in the classroom.

Requirements

Previous experience working with SEN students in a school setting.

A patient, supportive and proactive approach.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What the School Offers

A welcoming and supportive SEN department.

Opportunities to gain valuable school-based SEN experience.

A collaborative staff team focused on inclusive education.

Potential for long-term or permanent opportunities.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in education, SEN support, or psychology while making a real difference to students’ learning and wellbeing.

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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