Sen Teaching Assistant in Dorchester

Looking to make a meaningful difference, one child at a time? We’re working with a range of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Redbridge who are looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a team that truly understands the value of tailored support and the impact it has on every child’s journey.

You’ll be right at the heart of the classroom, offering consistent, nurturing support to pupils with special educational needs, helping them feel safe, understood, and ready to engage with learning in their own way. If you’re someone who leads with patience, builds trust naturally, and finds joy in those small but powerful breakthroughs, this could be exactly the role you’ve been looking for.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles
• Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement EHCPs and support plans
• Creating a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their confidence and independence

What we’re looking for:

• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• A calm and consistent presence in the classroom
• A strong communicator who works well with staff, pupils, and families
• Proactive and able to use initiative in a dynamic setting

Experience supporting children with SEN is valuable, but your mindset, compassion, and willingness to learn are what really count.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We keep things straightforward. Honest conversations, clear communication, and schools that genuinely match what you’re looking for.

You’ll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our CPD Academy, including SEND-focused training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions
• Simple, streamlined registration
• A referral scheme that actually rewards you

Interested? Send your CV to and let’s have a chat about what you’re looking for. 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.