SEND Learning Support Assistant — Empower Students to Thrive

Protocol Education; Harrow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in Harrow. The role involves working closely with teachers to ensure tailored support that enables students to access the curriculum and make progress.

Key duties include one-to-one or small-group support, implementing IEPs and behaviour plans, and helping create an inclusive, safe learning environment while adapting materials and reporting progress to staff and SENCO.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist in implementing IEPs and behaviour support plans.
• Support pupils with classroom activities and keep them focused.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Adapt learning materials to meet individual pupil needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals.
• Monitor pupil progress and report concerns to the class teacher or SENCO.
• Support pupils with personal care needs if required.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

Behaviour management

Empathy

Relationship building

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in Harrow. The role involves working closely with teachers to ensure tailored support that enables students to access the curriculum and make progress.

Key duties include one-to-one or small-group support, implementing IEPs and behaviour plans, and helping create an inclusive, safe learning environment while adapting materials and reporting progress to staff and SENCO.