SEN Support Assistant

Not every classroom looks the same.

And not every child learns the same way.

That’s where you come in.

We’re working with a number of mainstream primary schools across Southwark with dedicated SEN units, and they’re looking for SEN Support Assistants who can bring patience, consistency, and a calm approach to support pupils who need a little extra help to thrive.

What the role looks like

• Supporting pupils within specialist SEN units inside mainstream schools
• Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Helping pupils with autism, ADHD, and additional learning needs access the curriculum
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
• Creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment

Every day is different, but the impact you make is constant.

What schools are looking for

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A calm, patient, and understanding approach
• Confidence in managing behaviour in a supportive, consistent way
• Someone who can build trust and strong relationships over time
• A genuine passion for helping every child feel seen and supported

You don’t need to have seen it all before, but you do need the right attitude.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Long-term roles where you can build real connections
• Free CPD to support your development in SEND
• A consultant who understands the importance of the right match
• Opportunities in schools that truly value SEN support staff

This isn’t just about supporting learning.

It’s about helping a child feel safe, understood, and ready to take on the day.

Sound like your kind of role?
Apply now or get in touch for a chat, we’ll help you find a school where you can make a real difference.

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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