Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant (KS1) - Northwood

Location: Northwood
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Agency: Protocol Education

SEN Teaching Assistant - KS1

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Northwood from January 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant or someone with a strong background supporting children with special educational needs to make a real difference in a Key Stage 1 setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils requiring additional support, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential within a caring and inclusive environment.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils in KS1 with additional needs.
• Supporting children with a range of SEN including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting emotional regulation strategies.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff and the SENCO.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, or educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEN is highly desirable.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's development and wellbeing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Well-resourced learning environments.
• The chance to have a meaningful impact on children's educational journeys.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Flexible work options to suit your career goals.

If you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive Northwood primary school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Protocol Education to be considered for this January start 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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