Are you a performing arts or musical theatre graduate ready to take your skills beyond the stage and make a meaningful impact? This is your opportunity to bring creativity, energy, and empathy into a rewarding role supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work closely with SEND pupils, using creativity and communication to help them engage, express themselves, and thrive in the classroom.

Why this role is perfect for you:Your background in performance gives you a unique advantage. Your confidence, adaptability, and ability to connect will help you build trust, inspire participation, and support emotional and social development.

Key responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Use creative approaches (drama, movement, voice) to enhance engagement
• Assist the class teacher in delivering inclusive lessons
• Help manage behaviour positively and sensitively
• Contribute to a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment

Essential requirements:

• Experience working with children in a professional capacity within the last two years
• This experience must cover a minimum period of two months
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people with additional needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What you’ll gain:

• Valuable, hands-on experience in education
• A pathway into teaching, therapy, or educational support roles
• The chance to make a real difference every day

This role is highly sought after and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply now to secure your place—delays may mean missing out on this opportunity.

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.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.