SEND Support Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Harlow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive school as a SEND Support Worker in Harlow, dedicated to empowering students with complex educational needs. You'll provide essential support, work hand-in-hand with educators and mental health professionals, and help promote emotional wellbeing in a structured, nurturing environment. This permanent, full-time position is a chance to make a real difference every day.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free online CPD and training

Ongoing support from SEND consultant

Referral scheme with rewards

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND or SEMH required.
• Calm and caring demeanor.
• Forward-thinking team player.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs.
• Assist with individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to meet needs.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in SEND

Job description

SEND Support Worker

Location: Harlow

Job Type: Full-time – Permanent

Reference: SEND Support Worker

Pay: £89.38- £105 Per day

Start Date: – September 2025

We’re working with a specialist school in Harlow that supports children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning needs. Many pupils arrive feeling misunderstood—but with the right support, they begin to thrive.

This is your chance to be part of that transformative journey.

As a SEND Support Worker / Teaching Assistant, you won’t just assist with lessons—you’ll play a vital role in helping young people rebuild trust in education, develop coping strategies, and celebrate every achievement, from completing a worksheet to managing their morning routine.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and professionals to provide tailored one-to-one and group support, assist with individual education plans (IEPs), and help children access the curriculum within a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities & Qualities:

• Support students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs
• Bring learning to life through tailored support and behaviour plans
• Build trust and strong relationships with every pupil
• Team up with teachers and specialists to meet individual needs

What You’ll Find Here:

• Small class sizes and a calm, structured environment
• A focus on emotional wellbeing as much as academic progress
• Daily collaboration with therapists, mentors, and specialist staff
• A supportive team that values your input and impact

What You Bring:

• Experience with SEND or SEMH—you understand their world
• Calm, caring, and steady—even on the hardest days
• A flexible, upbeat team player with real compassion
• A passion for making every young person feel safe, seen, and supported

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay-no hidden deductions
• Free online CPD and training
• Ongoing support from your dedicated SEND consultant
• Roles that match your values and working style
• A smooth, simple registration process
• A referral scheme with rewards for every friend you bring on board

If you're ready for a role where you’ll be appreciated, supported, and inspired-let’s talk.

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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