We're looking for a calm, caring and proactive Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Key Stage 2 pupil with an autism profile in a welcoming primary school in the Bromley Heath area.

You'll be an important part of the child's day, helping them access learning, build confidence, develop independence and celebrate every success, no matter how big or small. Alongside individual support, you'll also work with small groups and become part of a friendly, supportive SEN team.

What you'll be doing

• Providing consistent 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with an EHCP
• Helping the pupil engage with classroom learning and daily routines
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive social interactions
• Encouraging independence and resilience
• Delivering small group interventions when required
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team

We'd love to hear from you if you have

• Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and social communication needs
• Knowledge of supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Confidence helping children regulate emotions and maintain focus
• Excellent relationship-building skills with children, staff and families
• A genuine passion for helping every child thrive

What you'll receive

• Competitive pay from £14.25 per hour, with higher rates available based on experience
• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A wide range of specialist SEND training to help you develop your skills
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Protocol Education consultant
• Opportunities to progress into longer-term and permanent roles

Not Thrive trained yet? We offer FREE Thrive Approach training to help you build your confidence supporting children's emotional wellbeing and make your CV even more attractive to schools.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to safer recruitment checks. You'll need:

• An enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service
• Two years of satisfactory employment references
• The right to work in the UK

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce.

If you're looking for a role where your patience, encouragement and support can genuinely change a child's school experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let's help you find a role that makes Mondays feel that little bit brighter.

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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