Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Thurrock

Teaching Assistant – SEN School – Thurrock | Immediate Start Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential? We are working with a fantastic SEN school in Thurrock that is looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This specialist setting supports pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is committed to delivering tailored support that enables pupils to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils access learning, meet their individual targets, and make meaningful progress. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, adapting your approach to suit the unique needs of each child. The ideal candidate will: Have experience working with children or young people with SEN Be patient, caring, and adaptable Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families Be committed to promoting independence, confidence, and engagement in learning This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive school community where you can make a real difference in the lives of children every day. If you're looking for a role where you can positively impact pupils' learning and development, we'd love to hear from you. 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