SEND Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 20,295; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Barnet is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a school setting. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to help pupils access the curriculum and progress.

Responsibilities include one-to-one or small-group support, implementing IEPs, adapting materials, and monitoring progress. A valid enhanced DBS and Update Service are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND in a school or care setting.
• Strong communication and behaviour-management skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small-group support to pupils with SEND, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties.
• Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans.
• Support pupils with classroom activities, ensuring they remain engaged and on task.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Adapt learning materials to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and report concerns to the class teacher or SENCO.
• Support pupils with personal care needs if required.

Skills

SEND experience with pupils

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

DBS Update Service

Job description

Role: SEND Learning support assistant

Location: Barnet

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a school setting. The role involves working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to ensure students receive tailored support that enables them to access the curriculum and make progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one or small‑group support to pupils with SEND, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties.
• Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans.
• Support pupils with classroom activities, ensuring they remain engaged and on task.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Adapt learning materials to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and report concerns to the class teacher or SENCO.
• Support pupils with personal care needs if required.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience working with children with SEND in a school or care setting.
• Strong communication and behaviour‑management skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance, which may include an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.