Be the reason a child believes in themselves.
If you're patient, resilient and passionate about helping children with additional needs succeed, this is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to make a lasting difference, every single day.
Protocol Education is looking for full-time SEN Teaching Assistants to join welcoming Primary Schools and Specialist SEN settings across Bury St Edmunds. Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to begin a meaningful career in education, we'll help you find a school where your skills, compassion and commitment are truly valued.
What you'll be doing
Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
Helping children with Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and complex learning difficulties to access education with confidence.
Building positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
Working alongside dedicated teachers, SENCOs and therapists to provide the best possible support.
Encouraging independence, celebrating progress and creating moments that can genuinely change a child's future.
Every day will be different, but every day will matter.
We're looking for people who are:
Passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations
Caring, empathetic and committed to helping every child thrive
Positive, proactive and eager to learn
Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday
Experience we'd love to see
SEN Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Teaching Assistant
Support Worker
Care Worker
Youth Worker
Residential Support Worker
Nursery Practitioner
Psychology or Education Graduate
Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs
If your experience comes from care, youth work or another support-based role, don't let that stop you. Some of the very best SEN Teaching Assistants have joined us from backgrounds just like yours.
Why join Protocol Education?
Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
FREE access to our online CPD Academy
Dedicated support from a consultant who genuinely gets to know you
Opportunities across mainstream Primary Schools and Specialist SEN settings
Local placements across Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas
Referral rewards for recommending friends and colleagues
Looking to develop your SEN knowledge even further?
Ask us about our FREE Thrive training. It's a fantastic way to build your confidence, develop your understanding of children's emotional wellbeing and make your CV stand out with schools.
Ready to make a real difference?
The right support can transform a child's confidence, education and future. If you're ready to be part of that journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose, every small success is worth celebrating, and the impact you make will last long after the school bell rings.
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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