Protocol Education Teaching Assistant
Protocol Education is recruiting teaching assistants from creative backgrounds who are confident in delivering creative one-to-one sessions to students with special needs starting from September 2026. The role involves working with learners in a creative way on a one-to-one basis, preparing them for adulthood, and supporting them in lessons such as music, art, and P.E. Experience is not required, and there are opportunities to work outdoors supporting students at local farms, work placements, and other non-educational organisations.
The role
- Located in Southwark, London
- Full time – Monday to Thursday, with the option of working Fridays
- Long‑term opportunity with job security
- Supporting students in classes ranging from 6 to 8 students per class
- Developing students’ academic and social skills through creative approaches such as art or music
- Teaching numeracy, with a primary focus on the importance of moments and becoming more independent
- Supporting students within the community and preparing them for work placements
- Opportunity to be trained during the role
- Excellent transport links
- No umbrella companies – no hidden deductions
The candidate
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A calm and consistent approach
- A supporting and encouraging manner with learners, with an ability to inspire trust and motivate children in their care to integrate and learn through play
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay
- FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach and webinars
- Ongoing honest, friendly, and professional support from our dedicated team of experts
Contact
Please apply now or alternatively submit your application to alex.conway@protocol-education.com.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. For further details see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; the option to make the 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 in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, and may include an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must have or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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