SEN Support Assistant - Full-Time

Protocol Education Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Support Assistant to help students with complex needs in a special school environment. The role involves providing tailored support, helping in small groups, and working closely with teachers. Applicants should be compassionate, patient, and have experience working with children with special educational needs. The position offers a range of benefits, including weekly pay and access to CPD courses.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD Academy

Personal support from a dedicated consultant

Long-term roles in valued settings

Qualifications

• Experience in school, care, or community settings with children or young people with SEN.
• A nurturing approach and a significant amount of patience.
• Thrive trained or willing to get Thrive training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-on-one and in small groups across different classes.
• Help children access learning through tailored support.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to meet EHCP targets.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEN

Calm and patient demeanor

Team player

Flexibility and willingness to learn

Job description

SEN Support Assistant

Salary: £90 - £110 per day (PAYE – no umbrella companies)

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate or January 2026

Be the calm in someone’s storm

We’re looking for a kind, patient, and proactive SEN Support Assistant to join a brilliant special school supporting pupils with a range of complex needs — including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language delays, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

No two days will be the same, but everyone will make a difference. You’ll be part of a team that creates a safe, structured, and genuinely joyful space for children to learn, grow, and thrive.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups across different classes
• Helping children access learning through tailored support and practical guidance
• Using positive behaviour strategies to promote independence and confidence
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists to meet EHCP targets
• Bringing empathy, creativity, and consistency to every interaction

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in school, care, or community settings)
• A calm, nurturing approach and a big dose of patience
• A team player who’s flexible and ready to learn
• Thrive-trained? Brilliant! Not yet? We’ll help you get there with free training

What you’ll get from us:

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including SEND, behaviour, and Thrive courses
• Personal support from a dedicated SEN consultant who knows your local schools
• Long-term roles in settings that value their support staff

If you’re the kind of person who celebrates small wins, sees potential everywhere, and loves helping children succeed on their own terms — you’ll fit right in.

Apply now or drop us a message to chat through the 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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