SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Harrow, Northwest London.

Start Date: Immediate

Job Type: Full Time, Long term

Salary: £89 - 105 per day (Based on Market Standards)

We are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in the Harrow area. The school caters for students aged 3 to 11 with a range of physical disabilities, as well as associated learning and communication needs. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity to be part of a nurturing, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

About the Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with physical and complex needs
  • Assist with mobility, personal care, and use of specialist equipment (full training provided)
  • Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and external professionals to meet EHCP outcomes
  • Support students in accessing a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum
  • Build strong, trusting relationships that help students thrive socially and emotionally
  • Promote student independence while maintaining high levels of care and safety

    • What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience working with students with physical disabilities or additional needs (in schools or a transferable setting)
  • A calm, patient, and proactive approach to support and behaviour
  • Confidence in assisting with personal care or medical routines (or willingness to train)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

    • What we Offers:

  • A supportive Senior Leadership and a warm, inclusive school community.
  • Well-behaved, eager learners who are enthusiastic about their education.
  • Access to excellent resources and continuous professional development.
  • The potential to secure a long-term or permanent role.
  • Weekly pay and support through Protocol Education

    • If you are passionate about supporting students with complex needs and want to work in a setting where every day brings purpose and progress, we would love to hear from you.

    Apply today to start making a difference in Harrow.

    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 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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    Location:
    Harrow
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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