Learning Support Assistant (SEND focus)
Mainstream secondary school
Full time role
Start date: September 2025
Our school in Brent is proud to be a fully inclusive mainstream secondary school where all students are supported to succeed, regardless of background or ability. We are looking for a caring and reliable Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and experienced Inclusion Team.
This is a rewarding role supporting pupils with a range of needs including autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, dyslexia and social-emotional difficulties. You will work one-to-one and in small groups, inside and outside of lessons.
Why apply?
Supportive SEND leadership and structured induction
Regular CPD and the opportunity to progress to HLTA or teacher training
A school culture that values nurture, relationships and restorative approaches
Close collaboration with parents, therapists and external agencies
The ideal candidate will:
Have prior experience supporting young people with additional needs
Be calm, patient, and confident in managing behaviour
Be willing to learn and adapt to the needs of each pupil
Have excellent communication skills and a team ethos
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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