SEN Teaching Assistant

Looking to make a real difference in a young person's school journey?

Some students need a little extra support to unlock their potential. A calm voice, a reassuring presence and someone who believes in them can make all the difference.

We're working with welcoming and inclusive Secondary Schools across Harrow who are looking for compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with a range of additional needs, helping them build confidence, develop independence and thrive both academically and socially.

You'll work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to provide tailored support that helps every student feel valued, included and ready to succeed.

• Supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in lessons and around the school
• Providing one‑to‑one and small group support to help students access learning
• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual learning needs
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students, staff and families
• Working closely with teachers and the SEN team to monitor progress and celebrate achievements

• Experience supporting young people with SEND, or a genuine passion for working in this area
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A positive team player who is adaptable and proactive
• Experience in education, care, youth work, mental health support or similar settings is desirable but not essential

We keep things simple. Honest conversations, clear communication and opportunities that genuinely fit what you're looking for.

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you

Have you completed Thrive training? If not, ask us about our FREE Thrive training
. It's a brilliant way to develop your understanding of behaviour and emotional wellbeing, while making your CV stand out to schools.

If you're ready to support young people who need someone in their corner, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to thomas.harr and let's chat about your next opportunity.

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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