Individual Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Protocol Education as an Individual Support Assistant and make a meaningful impact on children's education. Work one-on-one with a child with special educational needs in a supportive primary school environment, providing personalized assistance and fostering development. Enjoy competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a community dedicated to improving student outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Regular CPD opportunities

Continuous support and professional development

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with children with SEN.
• Skilled at building positive relationships and encouraging engagement.
• Confident using a range of strategies to support learning and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Delivering tailored assistance during lessons and activities.
• Fostering independence and boosting confidence.
• Supporting the child's emotional and social development.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship Building

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Individual Support Assistant – Make a Lasting Impact in Education!

Are you passionate about helping children thrive in their learning journey? Protocol Education is looking for a compassionate and committed Individual Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at a warm and inclusive primary school in Southend.

About the Role:

As an Individual Support Assistant, you’ll provide personalised support to help a child fully engage with their learning. Your role will include:
️ Delivering tailored assistance during lessons and activities
️ Fostering independence and boosting confidence
️ Following strategies set out by the SENCO and class teacher
️ Supporting the child's emotional and social development
️ Collaborating closely with school staff, parents, and external professionals

About You:

We're looking for someone who is:
Patient, empathetic, and dedicated
Experienced in working with children with SEN
Skilled at building positive relationships and encouraging engagement
Confident using a range of strategies to support learning and behaviour
A strong team player with excellent communication skills

Why Work with Protocol Education?

Be part of a supportive and dynamic school community
Enjoy competitive pay and regular CPD opportunities
Access continuous support and professional development
Take on a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and positively influence a child’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and start making a real impact today

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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