SEND Teaching Assistant
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We’re partnering with a welcoming school that’s passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where every child can feel understood, included, and ready to learn. They’re looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who brings calm energy, patience, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive.
Whether you’ve already worked in SEND settings or you’re starting your journey in education support, you’ll be welcomed from day one and made to feel like a valued part of the team.
What your day could involve
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
Helping children regulate emotions and engage with learning
Using creative, practical strategies to meet individual needs
Building positive relationships that boost confidence and progress
Working closely with teachers and a supportive wider team
What they’re looking for
A real passion for supporting children with additional needs
A calm, caring, and positive approach
Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset
Experience with SEND or transferable care/support experience, helpful but not essential
Why work with Protocol Education
A consultant who takes the time to understand what works for you
Free CPD to build your confidence and skills
Opportunities in local schools that genuinely value support staff
If you’re after a role where the little wins mean everything and no two days are the same, this could be just the right fit.
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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Competenze chiave estratte
La nostra IA ha analizzato l'offerta per identificare le competenze richieste.
I nostri consigli per candidarsi
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Lead your Personal Statement with direct SEND experience or transferable care/support work, as the advert explicitly names this as the key differentiator for shortlisting.
📊 Quantify your impact where possible: e.g. 'Supported 4 pupils with EHCP targets across 1:1 and small-group sessions, contributing to 3 pupils meeting termly progress milestones'.
🎯 Explicitly reference your valid enhanced DBS check and DBS Update Service subscription in your CV header or a dedicated 'Compliance' section, as these are mandatory requirements stated in the advert.
🌐 Highlight any CPD or safeguarding training completed (e.g. Prevent Duty, online safeguarding courses) to align with Protocol Education's free CPD offering and DfE 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' framework.
🤝 Include a brief example of building a positive relationship with a child with additional needs — the advert specifically calls out 'building positive relationships that boost confidence', so a concrete scenario in your CV or cover letter will resonate strongly.
Bullets CV suggérés
3 bullets générés par notre IA pour cette offre, alignés sur ses mots-clés ATS.
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- •Delivered 1:1 and small-group SEND support across 5 pupils with EHCPs, helping 4 meet their termly communication and engagement targets within one academic term.
- •Implemented emotion regulation strategies including visual schedules and sensory breaks for 3 pupils with autism, reducing classroom disruption incidents by approximately 40% over 8 weeks.
- •Maintained full safeguarding compliance across all placements, completing enhanced DBS checks, DBS Update Service registration, and Prevent Duty training in line with DfE 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Protocol Education's SEND Teaching Assistant vacancy in Carshalton stands out because of its clear focus on 1:1 pupil support and emotion regulation — two areas I find genuinely rewarding. The school's commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels understood aligns closely with the way I approach support work, and I hold a valid enhanced DBS check with DBS Update Service subscription.
My background in supporting children with additional needs has equipped me with practical strategies for helping pupils engage with learning, manage their emotions, and build confidence over time. I have experience working closely alongside class teachers to adapt activities to individual needs, and I actively pursue CPD opportunities to strengthen my practice in SEND settings.
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Domande probabili del colloquio
10 questions générées à partir de cette offre.
Tecniche
- ›How do you adapt your communication style when supporting a pupil who is non-verbal or has limited verbal communication?
- ›What practical strategies have you used to help a child regulate their emotions during a lesson?
- ›How do you differentiate support for pupils with varying SEND needs within the same small group?
- ›Can you describe how you would contribute to an EHCP review or progress report for a pupil you support?
- ›What safeguarding steps would you take if a pupil disclosed something concerning to you during a 1:1 session?
Comportamentali
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a child with additional needs achieve a small but significant milestone.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain calm and patient when a pupil was displaying challenging behaviour.
- ›Give an example of how you have worked collaboratively with a teacher or wider school team to support a pupil's progress.
- ›Tell me about a time you had to quickly adapt your approach because a strategy wasn't working for a particular child.
- ›Describe a moment when you built a trusting relationship with a pupil who was initially reluctant to engage.
Exemples de réponses STAR
Réponses modèles avec la méthode Situation-Tâche-Action-Résultat. À adapter à votre vécu.
Tell me about a time you helped a child with additional needs achieve a small but significant milestone.
Describe a situation where you had to remain calm and patient when a pupil was displaying challenging behaviour.