Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to contribute to the SEND Department in London. The role involves supporting students with diverse needs in their learning and personal growth, ensuring they integrate successfully into the school community. As a foundational staff member, you will receive guidance and opportunities for professional learning in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured Continued Professional Learning opportunities

Focus on staff well-being

Early finishes during half-terms

Access to a state-of-the-art building

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt resources for students with SEND.
• Experience assisting students with physical disabilities.
• Familiarity with implementing exam access arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Support students in learning and personal development.
• Assist in facilitating integration for students with additional needs.
• Serve as Keyworker for students with EHCPs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or support

Job description

Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Full Time

September 2025

The role :

Support students in their learning and personal development to maximize their progress.

Assist fellow staff members in ensuring that students with additional needs receive appropriate support, engage in their learning, and become integrated into the school community.

Supporting Students in Their Learning and Personal Growth

Assist students' learning in class and in 1-1 or small group settings under the guidance of the subject teacher.

Serve as the Keyworker for students with EHCPs, conducting regular 1-1 sessions, and representing and supporting them during annual review meetings.

Facilitate small group and 1-1 interventions for identified students under the direction of the SENDCO.

Aid in the mobility of students with physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments within the school.

Provide support for the personal care needs of students with physical disabilities.

Collaborate to eliminate learning barriers for students with SEND using a creative, child-centered, and empathetic approach.

Supporting Integration of Students with Additional Needs

Work alongside subject teachers to ensure students with SEND can access learning and make progress within the classroom.

Effectively communicate with staff regarding the needs and progress of students with SEND.

Adapt resources to ensure they are accessible and relevant for students with learning, physical, and sensory disabilities under the guidance of subject specialists.

Assist in the implementation of exam access arrangements.

The school :

An exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-established SEND Department, facilitating the integration of students with additional needs into the broader school community.

The chance to be a foundational staff member as the school enters its sixth year.

Structured Continued Professional Learning (CPL) opportunities within the school and across the Trust.

A focus on staff well-being and recognition as professionals and individuals.

A supportive, family-friendly ethos.

A progressive IT learning environment with individual staff devices provided.

Early finishes during the October half-term and summer term.

A brand-new, purpose-built state-of-the-art building with exceptional DT & Art facilities.

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.

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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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