Creative Teaching Assistant

Are you a creative, patient, and passionate individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with Autism and complex needs?

We are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with ASD, PMLD, and additional learning needs. You'll use creative and sensory-based activities such as art, music, play, and hands-on learning to engage children, develop communication skills, promote independence, and support their overall development.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism and complex needs
Deliver engaging sensory, creative, and therapeutic activities
Support communication, social development, and emotional wellbeing
Assist with personal care and mobility where required
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people with SEND, Autism, or complex needs
Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, sensory learning, or similar approaches is desirable
Patient, resilient, and enthusiastic attitude
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

Competitive daily rates
Ongoing SEND training and CPD opportunities
Supportive school environments
Long-term and permanent opportunities
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

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If you are passionate about using creativity to help children with Autism engage, learn, and thrive, we would 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.

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