SEND Learning Support Assistant

Experienced in SEND? We want to hear from you.

We're working with a fantastic specialist SEND school looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join their team this September.

The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex needs.

They're looking for someone who understands the importance of patience, consistency and building meaningful relationships with pupils who need extra support to thrive.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping children access learning and engage in the classroom
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and SEND professionals
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development

• Previous experience working within a SEND school or specialist setting
• Experience supporting children with additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, complex needs, or communication difficulties would be particularly beneficial

• Supportive and experienced SEND leadership team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Collaborative and welcoming environment
• Long‑term opportunity with potential for a permanent role

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training available
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to exclusive SEND opportunities across the region

If you're an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your SEND career.

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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