SEND Teaching Assistant - Education Pathway

Protocol Education is working in partnership with SEND schools across Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas to recruit dedicated graduates from education-focused backgrounds who are looking to build a long-term career supporting children with additional needs.

This opportunity is ideal for graduates in Childcare & Early Years, Primary Education, SEND, Psychology, or similar fields who are keen to apply their academic knowledge in a professional school setting.

About the Role

• Provide structured, targeted support to students with SEND
• Apply your academic knowledge to support learning, behaviour, and development
• Build professional relationships that promote student engagement and progress
• Support the delivery of personalised learning strategies in line with EHCPs
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive outcomes for pupils
• Contribute to students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being

Who We’re Looking For

• Graduates in Childcare & Early Years, Primary Education, SEND / Special Educational Needs, Psychology or related fields
• A clear commitment to a long-term career in education
• A professional, proactive, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilient, patient, and adaptable mindset

What We Offer

• £92 – £100 per day, depending on experience
• PAYE pay – no hidden costs
• Ongoing CPD including Team Teach, Behaviour Management Training, Thrive
• Clear pathways into long-term school roles and teacher training
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• Networking opportunities within the education sector
• £50 referral bonus scheme

Start building your career in education today – apply now.
For more information, contact Alanna on 01902 313822 or email alanna.scarle@protocol-education.com

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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