Jobs in special needs schools in London

Protocol Education is working with the Learning in Harmony Trust to find staff for their growing SEND provision in Newham. This year, the trust will open a new special school and expand an existing one, creating a range of opportunities for people to be part of something truly special.

Working in a special needs school


Working in a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school comes with a unique set of challenges and rewards. Success depends on your commitment, hard work, and dedication. However, knowing that each day your contribution will positively affect the life of a child or young person who needs additional support, makes it all worthwhile.

Find out what it is like to work in a special school by attending our special event

An Insider’s View of Working in a SEND School

Hosted by Nithra Subramaniam and Jim Robinson, two school leaders,
with multiple work opportunities within SEND education.

How working in a special needs school differs from mainstream education.

The rewards of working in a special needs school.

What the school looks for in team members

The types of jobs available and the experience required to do them

Date Mar 28, 2023, @5:00 PM

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Special Needs experience is not essential

Previous experience working with children with SEND is desirable but not essential. We are also looking for people new to working in a special needs school.

If you have related experience, such as providing personal care, therapy, or have a strong desire to work in a SEND environment, we want to hear from you.

The Trust is open to looking at different career pathways to find the right people for this unique opportunity.

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About the Schools

JFK Special School is an outstanding, innovative multi-site special school in Newham, offering students aged between four to nineteen who have profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and autism spectrum conditions (ASC) a stimulating environment to be safe and enjoy learning in a dedicated team of staff.

Connaught Special School is a new school to be housed in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built SEND facility. Ultimately, the school will have the capacity to serve up to 105 pupils aged five to nineteen, in an environment that is perfectly designed to meet their needs.

Connaught will be a designated school to support children with autistic spectrum conditions, providing children with the most complex needs a first-class learning environment to support their education.

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If you would like to be considered for one of the roles at the new school or want more information, contact us using the form below and we will be in touch.