Looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?

Every school has students who benefit from the right support, encouragement and understanding. We're supporting a large, well-established secondary school in Brent seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis, 5 days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them access education, develop confidence and achieve their full potential within a supportive secondary school environment.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting young people with autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), or other additional learning needs, whether gained in schools, youth settings, care environments or similar roles.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting students with SEN on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and within mainstream lessons
• Adapting support strategies to meet individual learning and emotional needs
• Working closely with the school's SEND team, teachers and pastoral staff
• Promoting independence, confidence and engagement in learning
• Supporting students with emotional regulation, organisation and social skills
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Building strong relationships that enable students to thrive both academically and personally

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Experience within schools, SEND settings, youth work, coaching, care or similar environments is highly desirable
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• Patience, empathy and strong relationship-building skills
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting different learning needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Available to work full-time, 5 days per week

Why work with Protocol Education?

We keep things simple. Honest conversations, clear communication and opportunities that genuinely match what you're looking for.

You'll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• A rewarding referral scheme

Have you completed Thrive training? If not, ask us about our FREE Thrive training, designed to strengthen your understanding of behaviour, wellbeing and supporting students with additional needs.

If you're ready to have a meaningful impact and become a valued member of a thriving secondary school's SEND team in Brent, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to [email protected] and let's discuss your next opportunity.