SEN Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the patience, empathy, and enthusiasm to help pupils thrive in a mainstream primary school environment? We are seeking dedicated and caring SEN Support Assistants to work within welcoming and inclusive primary schools. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. The Role: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SENAssist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activitiesSupport pupils with communication, behaviour, and emotional regulationHelp create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environmentBuild strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience working with children or young people with SENA calm, patient, and nurturing approachStrong communication and teamwork skillsA genuine passion for supporting children’s developmentRelevant qualifications or school-based experience (desirable but not essential) What We Offer: Opportunities to work in supportive mainstream primary schoolsOngoing training and professional developmentFlexible opportunities and long-term placementsCompetitive pay ratesDedicated consultant support throughout your placement Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, graduate, or someone looking to build a career in education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and make a real difference in children’s lives. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.