You’re the calm in the storm. The quiet voice of encouragement. The one who doesn’t give up.
If that sounds like you, we’ve got primary schools who need your kind of care.
We’re looking for compassionate, consistent SEN Support staff to work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who need a little extra help to thrive. Whether it’s autism, ADHD, SEMH, or complex needs, your patience and positivity will help build trust and unlock learning.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting children with special educational needs—academically and emotionally
Using visual aids, sensory tools, and behaviour strategies
Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
Creating safe spaces where pupils can grow in confidence
You’ll need:
✔️ Experience supporting children with SEND (in school or similar settings)
✔️ A calm, nurturing approach and real resilience
✔️ A genuine passion for inclusive education
✔️ An enhanced DBS on the Update Service—or happy to apply through us
What you get with Protocol Education:
Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella headaches
Free CPD including Thrive training and behaviour support tools
Roles in schools that really value their support staff
One-to-one guidance from your own consultant
If you believe in every child’s potential—and know how to help them reach it—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or drop us a message. Your next role could change someone’s life.
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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