Pupil Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An education support organization is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant in Merton. The role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, providing emotional guidance, and collaborating with teachers. Ideal candidates should be calm, compassionate, and flexible, with experience in educational or care settings. Competitive daily pay of £90–£100. Immediate start.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free training access

Support from local consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in school, youth, or care settings supporting children.
• Ability to work with pupils facing learning and emotional challenges.
• Team player with a solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Help children feel included and safe in activities.
• Support classroom routines and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents for pupil success.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Calm and compassionate demeanor

Confidence with challenging behaviors

Flexibility and proactivity

Job description

Job Title: Pupil Support Assistant – Primary Schools
Location: Merton, London
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate

Overview

Looking to make a real difference in a pupil’s day, every day?
We’re looking for a caring and reliable Pupil Support Assistant to join a brilliant primary school team in Merton. If you’re someone who knows how to listen, encourage, and guide—especially when the going gets tough—this could be the perfect fit.

What the role involves

• Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils with additional learning, social, or emotional needs

• Helping children feel safe, supported, and included in class activities

• Supporting classroom routines, transitions, and emotional regulation

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and parents to make sure every pupil has what they need to thrive

What we’re looking for

• Has experience supporting children in school, youth work, or care settings

• Brings calm, compassion, and a solution-focused mindset

• Is confident working with pupils who may face learning, behavioural or emotional challenges

• Is flexible, proactive, and ready to work as part of a team

What you’ll get from us

• Weekly PAYE pay

• FREE access to Thrive, behaviour, and SEND training

• Friendly, ongoing support from your local consultant

• Opportunities across local Merton schools that match your values and experience

Whether you’ve done this before or are looking to get started in education support—we’ll help you step in with confidence.

Apply now and let’s talk about your next role.

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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