Creative Teaching Assistant

Location: Grove

We are seeking passionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in Kingston- based Primary and Secondary schools. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to create a nurturing and stimulating environment tailored to each child’s individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD /PMLD
Assist with personal care and mobility needs
Support sensory-based learning and therapeutic activities
Promote independence and emotional well-being
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including SENCOs, speech therapists, and physiotherapists
Ensure safeguarding and uphold school policies

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people with PMLD or complex needs
Understanding of SEN strategies and communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton, sensory integration)
Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one through us )
Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, Moving & Handling) are desirable but not mandatory

What We Offer

Competitive daily rates
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities (e.g., Behaviour management / SEND strategies )
Supportive school environments
Opportunity for permanent placement
Experienced and dedicated consultant to guide you through placements

Apply Now

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with PMLD, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and we will get in touch with you in the next 24 hrs.

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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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