1:1 Support Staff

Protocol Education Ltd; Merton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking Learning Support Assistants to provide 1:1 support for children with additional needs in Merton primary schools. The role involves nurturing and guiding students to stay engaged in learning. Applicants should have experience in similar settings and a desire to understand special educational needs. The company offers flexible working arrangements and training opportunities to enhance skills. Join a supportive team where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE access to online CPD Academy

FREE Thrive training

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible job opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a school or similar setting.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and nurture students.
• Desire to learn about special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Help children stay focused, confident, and engaged.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work with teachers to implement support plans.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Patience and nurturing

Building trusting relationships

SEN experience (ASD, ADHD, SEMH)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant & 1:1 Support Staff

Primary schools | Merton

You’re the calm voice, the steady presence, the person who helps a child believe they can.

Primary schools across Merton are looking for Learning Support Assistants and 1:1 Support Staff to work closely with pupils who need a little extra help to thrive. These are caring, community-led schools that value their support staff just as much as their teachers.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Helping children stay focused, confident, and engaged in learning
• Supporting emotional regulation, routines, and positive behaviour
• Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO to put support plans into action

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Have experience supporting children in a school, nursery, or similar setting
• Are patient, nurturing, and calm under pressure
• Enjoy building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Have SEN experience (ASD, ADHD, SEMH), or a genuine desire to learn

What you’ll get with Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Optional FREE Thrive training to boost your skills and confidence
• A dedicated consultant who knows local Croydon schools
• Flexible opportunities, full-time, part-time, and long-term roles available

Not Thrive trained yet? No worries. Our free Thrive training is highly valued by schools and gives you an extra edge when stepping into 1:1 support roles.

If you’re looking for a role where you’re genuinely needed, valued, and supported, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a friendly chat about what you’re looking for.

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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