KS1 SEN Learning Support Assistant

KS1 SEN Learning Support Assistant – Hackney

Full-Time Teaching Assistant - To Start as soon as possible

Location – Hackney

Position - Full-time (Monday-Friday)

Looking to make a real difference every single day?

We’re working with welcoming and inclusive primary schools in Hackney looking for a dedicated KS1 SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This is a role where patience, empathy and consistency really count. You’ll be supporting children with additional needs at the very start of their school journey, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

You’ll work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored support, adapt learning where needed, and create a calm, nurturing environment where every child has the chance to succeed.

If you’re caring, resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting children with SEND, this could be a brilliant next step.

What you’ll be doing:
• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN in KS1
• Adapting activities to meet individual learning needs, including EHCP targets
• Supporting early development in Phonics, communication and social skills
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged in learning
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to track progress
• Creating a safe, structured and encouraging environment for every child

What we’re looking for:
The right fit for this role is:
• Experience supporting children with SEN, or a strong interest in this area
• Calm, patient and able to build trust with young children
• A confident communicator who works well as part of a team
• Resilient and adaptable, ready to respond to different needs each day
• Passionate about helping children develop confidence and independence

Why work with Protocol Education?
We keep it simple. Honest conversations, clear communication, and schools that genuinely match what you’re looking for.

You’ll get:
• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you

Make a lasting difference at the very start of a child’s journey.

Send your CV to thomas.harrington@protocol-education.com and let’s chat about whether this role is right for you!

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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