Every small step is a big achievement.

Do you believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive, whatever their starting point?

We're looking for a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Ipswich, supporting pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). This is a full-time, long-term opportunity where you'll play a vital role in helping children build confidence, develop independence and celebrate success every day.

Working alongside experienced teachers and therapists, you'll support pupils both in the classroom and through tailored interventions, adapting learning to meet individual needs and creating an environment where every child feels valued.

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) throughout the school day
• Delivering tailored 1:1 and small group learning activities
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
• Helping to create a positive, safe and engaging learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and families to support each child's progress

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND, or a genuine passion to build a career in specialist education
• Is patient, resilient and nurturing
• Can build positive relationships and adapt to individual learning needs
• Brings enthusiasm, empathy and a positive attitude every day

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy and Thrive training
• A dedicated consultant who'll support your career every step of the way
• Long-term opportunities where you can make a lasting impact
• Refer a friend and earn a bonus when they're successfully placed

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

Apply today and help every learner discover what they're capable of.

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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