Looking for a role where every day makes a difference?

Some pupils need a little extra support to shine. That's where you come in.

We're looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming school in Grays. You'll be supporting children with additional needs, helping them build confidence, enjoy learning and celebrate those little wins that make every day worthwhile.

No two days are ever the same, and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding.

What you'll be doing

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Helping children stay engaged and confident throughout the school day.
• Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and other support staff to deliver tailored learning.
• Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Creating a positive, safe and encouraging learning environment where every child feels valued.

We're looking for someone who

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND, either in schools or similar settings.
• Is calm, patient and able to build positive relationships.
• Can adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Wants to make a genuine difference every single day.

Experience supporting pupils with any of the following would be a bonus

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language Needs
• SEMH
• Complex Learning Needs

Why work with Protocol Education?

We know support staff are often the quiet heroes of the classroom. The encouragement you give, the trust you build and the confidence you inspire can change a child's whole school experience.

When you join Protocol Education, you'll get:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies.
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy.
• Personalised support from your own dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provision settings.
• Streamlined registration and local placements.
• A referral scheme where you can earn rewards for recommending friends.

Ready to get started?

If you're looking for a role where kindness, patience and encouragement really matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let's find you a school where you can make a lasting impact, one child at a time.

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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