At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young students with special needs in a fun and engaging learning environment.
- Company: Join an outstanding school in Wandsworth dedicated to student development.
- Benefits: Free training, competitive pay, and flexible hours for a year-long role.
- Other info: Small class sizes ensure personalised attention and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just passion and commitment to help students thrive.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Protocol Education are currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in an outstanding school in Wandsworth to start from September 2026. This school offers teaching assistants the opportunity to work with early years & primary students and will provide training throughout the role. This particular school are looking for individuals who enjoy working with younger children and are comfortable or open to working in special needs and are passionate about making a positive impact in students' learning and development. No experience is required, but commitment, passion and dedication are key attributes the school are looking for.
As a teaching assistant you will be working in small class sizes of 6 - 8 students per class where you will follow a set curriculum developing speech & language, teach vocabulary and comprehension through visual resources, support students in core subjects such as numeracy and literacy and assist in creative lessons such as art, music, cooking and sensory play.
The role:
- Monday to Friday
- A yearlong role, offering flexibility
- Working with special needs such as autism, speech & language and learning difficulties
- Working with students in a set class of 6 - 8 students per class
- Developing student's communication and social awareness
- Opportunity to develop students' learning on a one-to-one basis
- Assisting in key subjects such as tailored numeracy & literacy
- Supporting students in creative lessons such as art, music, and cooking
Benefits:
- Experienced consultant
- Free training to support you in your role
- No umbrella companies
- Competitive pay
All applications will be considered, and all suitable applications will be contacted within 24hrs. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
SEND Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth - Sept 2026 in London employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Join a nurturing nursery setting in LS11 where your passion for early years education can truly shine. We prioritise a supportive work culture that values your contributions, offers ongoing professional development, and fosters strong relationships with children and their families. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging environment, you'll find every day rewarding as you help little learners thrive.
