Student Support Assistant

We are a specialist Special Educational Needs provision supporting young people aged 11–18 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). We work collaboratively within a network committed to exceeding the holistic needs of every learner. Our dedicated and compassionate staff team is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we prepare students for life beyond education, empowering them to develop independence, confidence and skills for adulthood.

As a Student Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students aged 11–18 with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties.
• Work alongside qualified teachers and specialist staff to deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences.
• Provide individual and small group support tailored to students’ educational, social and emotional needs.
• Assist with personal care and medical needs where required.
• Contribute to behaviour support strategies and positive communication approaches.
• Help prepare students for adulthood, including supporting independent living skills.
• Play an active role in off-site learning and educational visits.

Students are grouped according to learning needs to ensure the most appropriate teaching approach, while always considering age and social development.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are:

• Patient, compassionate and resilient
• Committed to inclusive education and student-centred support
• Team players with strong communication skills
• Adaptable and proactive

Experience working with young people with SEND is desirable but not essential, we welcome applicants with the right values, attitude and willingness to learn.

Why Join Us?

• Weekly PAYE pay
  You are paid directly through PAYE, with no umbrella companies and no unnecessary deductions.
• Free access to our CPD Academy
  Ongoing professional development at no cost to you, including training in SEND, behaviour management, and classroom practice.
• A dedicated consultant
  You will have one point of contact who understands your preferences, availability, and long-term goals.
• Opportunities across a range of settings
  We offer roles in mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions, including daily supply, long-term, and permanent positions.
• Simple, streamlined processes
  Our registration is straightforward, and our local teams provide clear, timely communication around bookings and placements.
• Referral scheme
  If you refer another educator to us, you can benefit from our referral reward scheme.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where every day brings purpose and impact, we would love to hear from 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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