SEN Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Training & development

Consultant support

Long-term roles

Impact on pupils

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to work in welcoming Wimbledon schools. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language difficulties.

Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs, you will implement effective strategies, promote positive behaviour, and help pupils build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in SEN.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt support strategies to pupil needs.
• Holds a DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs.
• Work with class teachers and SENCOs to implement strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, and independence.
• Create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Communication skills

Adaptability

DBS Update Service

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a real difference in a child's education and development?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistants to work in welcoming and inclusive schools across Wimbledon. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement support strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, and independence.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting.
• Is patient, caring, and resilient.
• Has strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Can adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
• Holds a DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

What We Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• The chance to make a genuine difference in pupils' lives every day

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a graduate looking to gain valuable experience, or someone with a passion for supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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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