Learning Support Assistant – Newham (Mainstream School with SEND Unit)
Pay: £90–£110 per day (PAYE - NO umbrella companies)
Location: Newham
Contract: Full-time/Long term
If you’re someone who genuinely loves helping children feel confident, included and excited about learning, this could be your next step.
We’re supporting a welcoming mainstream primary school in Newham with a dedicated SEND unit, and they’re looking for a warm, patient and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join their team. You’ll be working with pupils aged 3–11 with mild needs, making a real impact on their day-to-day school experience.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs (academic, social, emotional or behavioural)
- Working closely with teachers and SEND staff to deliver engaging, accessible learning
- Helping children stay focused, confident and happy in class
- Providing 1:1 or small-group support where needed
- Building trusting, positive relationships with pupils, helping them feel safe and understood
What we’re looking for
- Experience supporting children or young people (school, nursery, youth work, SEN, tutoring or care settings)
- A calm, nurturing approach and great communication skills
- Someone reliable, patient and genuinely passionate about helping little learners shine
- The willingness to learn, grow and be an active part of the school community
Why work with Protocol Education
- Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
- Free access to our online CPD Academy to help you upskill
- A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your journey
- Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and specialist provisions
If you’re ready to step into a role where every day feels meaningful and where the work you do truly matters, hit apply. We’d love to chat with you!
Please note: We are building a talent pool of exceptional SEMH Assistants for schools across Newham. This advert is not for one specific school but for candidates interested in opportunities within the borough.
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.
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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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