Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Primary & Early Years)

Protocol Education
Lambeth, Greater London

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference, especially for children with complex learning needs? We’re seeking passionate, proactive and engaging male Teaching Assistants with experience in special education to join a warm, creative and highly supportive primary special school for pupils aged 2-11.

What you’ll be working with:

  • Pupils who have severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound & multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs, and many with autism spectrum disorder.
  • A creative and practical curriculum that focuses on building independence, communication, life skills and confidence.
  • Specialist support and collaborative working: you’ll work alongside speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, sensory support services, and other visiting professionals.

What we’re looking for:

  • Male candidates with experience working in special educational needs contexts (SLD, ASD, PMLD or similar)
  • Someone who is proactive, compassionate, resilient, and engaging
  • Full-time availability, Monday-Friday, 8:30-16:00
  • A team-player with excellent communication skills, who cares deeply about children’s welfare and can help support both their learning and wellbeing

Why this role is special:

  • You’ll be joining a school that values kindness, understanding, respect, and celebrates what makes each child unique.
  • Work in a purpose-built facility designed to meet the needs of pupils with complex medical and learning needs.
  • You’ll receive quality training in specialist communication methods (AAC, PECS, Makaton etc.), behaviour support and health care needs relevant to the pupils.
  • Be part of a strong, collaborative community where your role directly contributes to making school a safe, engaging, inspiring place for children who need it most.

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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Posted 2025-09-20

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