SEN 1:1 Support Assistant

SEN 1:1 Support Assistant

Are you looking for a role where every day feels meaningful and no two moments are the same?

We’re working with vibrant and inclusive schools in Newham who are looking for a dedicated SEN 1:1 Support Assistant to join their team. This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a school that genuinely puts its pupils first and values the people who support them every step of the way.

In this role, you’ll be working closely on a 1:1 basis with pupils who needs a little extra support to thrive. You’ll play a key part in helping them feel safe, understood, and ready to learn, building a relationship that makes a real difference every single day.

About the Role

You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with special educational needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence and develop positive relationships within the classroom.

Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will follow individual targets, adapt learning activities where needed and provide consistent academic and emotional support throughout the school day.

This role would suit someone patient, resilient and proactive, who understands that progress looks different for every child and celebrates the small wins along the way.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a primary setting
• Confidence working with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language difficulties
• A calm, nurturing and positive approach
• Ability to follow EHCP targets and behaviour support strategies
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset
• A genuine commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding

Why Work with Us

Protocol Education works closely with schools across Westminster, offering consistent placements in supportive, well-led settings with strong inclusion practices.

You’ll benefit from weekly pay, access to high-quality CPD, including FREE safeguarding and Prevent training, and a dedicated consultant who understands SEND and takes the time to match you to the right school.

Apply Now – SEN 1:1 Support Assistant Needed

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

Email your CV to thomas.harrington@protocol-education.com to find out if this role is the right fit 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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