Creative Teaching Assistant

Job description

Creative Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education are currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in a state of the art special needs school in Upminster/Rainham to start in September. This inclusive school offers teaching assistants the chance to work with all ages such as early years, primary and secondary students and will provide training throughout the role. This particular school is looking for individuals who enjoy working with children of all ages and are passionate about making a positive impact in students learning and development. No experience is required, but commitment, passion and dedication are key attributes the school are looking for. As a teaching assistant you will be working in small class sizes of 6 - 8 students per class with special needs that include autism, speech and language difficulties and complex needs. If successful you will support students with their set curriculum, which is tailored to meet the students' needs, developing speech & language skills, teach vocabulary and comprehension through visual resources, support students in core subjects such as numeracy and literacy and also assist in creative lessons such as art, music, swimming, cooking, K9 therapy and sensory play.

Responsibilities

Monday to Friday

A year long role, offering flexibility

Working with special needs such as autism, speech & language and learning difficulties

Working with students in a set class of 6 - 8 students per class

Developing students communication and social awareness

Opportunity to developing students learning on a one to one basis

Assisting in key subjects such as tailored numeracy & literacy

Supporting students in creative lessons such as art, music, swimming and cooking

Benefits

Experienced consultant

Free training to support you in your role

No umbrella companies, so no hidden deductions

Competitive pay

Qualifications
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-07-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English