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Full-Time SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant (KS1) - Colchester - September Start

Job details
Posting date: 15 April 2026
Salary: £15.01 to £18.45 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 May 2026
Location: Colchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 211427

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Summary

Are you a compassionate and experienced individual looking for a full-time role where you can truly make a difference? Protocol Education is seeking a kind, patient, and dedicated SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 pupil in a welcoming primary school in Colchester, starting in September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and eager to develop their skills within SEN education in a consistent, full-time position.
- Providing full-time 1:1 support to a KS1 pupil with SEN
- Building a positive, trusting relationship to support learning and emotional development
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
- Adapting activities to meet the child's individual needs
- Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement
- Previous experience working with children with SEN (essential)
- A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children's development
- A commitment to a full-time role
- Competitive pay rates
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities to support your development
- A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience in SEN settings
- Weekly pay with no hidden umbrella costs
- £50 referral bonus for recommending friends or colleagues

At Protocol Education, we are committed to supporting our staff and helping them grow in their careers. We provide consistent opportunities and ongoing support to ensure you feel confident and successful in your role.

Apply now to secure your full-time SEN 1:1 role in Colchester for a September start!

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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