SEN Support Assistant

Looking for a role where no two days are the same?

We're working with a number of mainstream schools, specialist provisions and SEND settings looking for dedicated SEN Support Assistants to join their teams. Whether you're seeking flexible daily supply work or a long‑term role where you can build strong relationships with pupils, we have opportunities to suit you.

As an SEN Support Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

• Pupils with Autism (ASC)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• ADHD
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
• Moderate and complex learning difficulties
• Pupils requiring additional support with confidence, engagement and independence

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting learning activities alongside the class teacher
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Helping pupils develop social and communication skills
• Assisting with classroom organisation and daily routines
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring or support work
• A patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication skills
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed
• An interest in SEND and inclusive education

• Flexible work to fit around your commitments
• Access to long‑term and permanent opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE CPD and training opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEND experience
• Work in a variety of school settings across South London

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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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