Creative Teaching Assistant

Job description

Creative Teaching Assistant
Protocol Education is currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in a state-of-the-art special needs school in Chigwell, starting in September. This inclusive school offers teaching assistants the chance to work with children of all ages—from early years to secondary—and will provide training throughout the role. No experience is required; commitment, passion and dedication are key attributes. You will work in small class sizes of 6‐8 students in special needs groups including autism, speech and language difficulties and complex needs.

As a teaching assistant you will support students with their set curriculum, develop speech & language skills, teach vocabulary and comprehension through visual resources, support students in core subjects such as numeracy and literacy, and assist in creative lessons such as art, music, swimming, cooking, K9 therapy and sensory play.

Key Details

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

Developing students' communication and social awareness

Opportunity to develop 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

All pay rates quoted include 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

To be considered for this role, please submit your application as soon as possible. Alternatively, email your CV to Chelsea.weston@protocol-education.com.

All applications will be considered, and all suitable applications will be contacted within 24 hours.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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", which may 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.

Full assistance provided.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chigwell

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

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