SEND Learning Support Assistant- Primary School

Protocol Education; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a Greenwich primary school. You will work closely with pupils requiring additional support, delivering targeted help to overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday in a nurturing, inclusive environment, offering opportunities for training and career development while making a lasting difference in pupils' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Patient, positive, and resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm and adaptable in a busy school.
• Genuine passion for helping every child succeed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Work alongside teaching staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and communication development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote engagement in lessons.
• Assist with interventions aimed at improving academic progress and life skills.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and their families.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant - Primary School

Greenwich
Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Competitive Daily Rate

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning?

A nurturing and inclusive primary school is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to work closely with pupils requiring additional support. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, providing tailored support that helps children build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Work alongside teaching staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and communication development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote engagement in lessons.
• Assist with interventions aimed at improving academic progress and life skills.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and their families.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• A patient, positive, and resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a busy school environment.
• A genuine passion for helping every child achieve success.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Well-resourced classrooms and SEND provision
• The chance to make a lasting impact on pupils' lives
• A rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same

Whether you're an experienced SEND professional or looking to take the next step in your education career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that truly values inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

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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