SEN & SEMH Schools | Flexible 

Some children need a little extra support to thrive.

Others need someone who believes in them before they believe in themselves.

That's where you come in.

We're looking for caring, resilient, and enthusiastic SEN Support Assistants to join a range of SEN and SEMH schools. These are roles where every day matters, every breakthrough is worth celebrating, and your support can genuinely change a young person's future.

Whether you've worked in education, care, youth work, coaching, or support services, if you're passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Building positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn
• Supporting learning both in the classroom and through small group or one-to-one interventions
• Encouraging emotional regulation, confidence, and independence
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral teams

What we're looking for

• A calm, patient, and positive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working with children and young people who may display challenging behaviours
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
• Previous experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, mental health support, or similar environments is desirable but not essential

Why work in SEN and SEMH education?

Because no two days are the same.

Because progress comes in many forms.

Because helping a young person feel safe, engaged, and successful is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
• Opportunities across SEN, SEMH, mainstream, and alternative provisions
• Flexible and long-term career opportunities
• Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends

Looking to develop your SEN skills?

Ask us about our FREE Thrive training opportunity. Thrive helps educators better understand children's emotional development and provides practical strategies to support wellbeing, behaviour, and learning. Schools love to see it on a CV.

Ready to make a real difference?

Apply today and start a career where every small win feels like a big one

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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