Learning Support Assistant – Primary SEMH School – Chigwell | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting young children to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

We are working with a fantastic primary SEMH school in Chigwell that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive team from September.

This specialist school supports children aged 5–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop positive relationships, and thrive both academically and emotionally. Every child receives individualised support to help them regulate their emotions, improve their engagement with learning, and develop essential life skills.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide tailored support both in and out of the classroom. You will play a key role in helping pupils manage their emotions, build resilience, develop social skills, and access learning through positive behaviour support and consistent routines.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with SEMH needs, SEND, or additional behavioural needs
• Be patient, resilient, and empathetic
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young children and helping them overcome barriers to learning
• Be able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Work effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a welcoming school where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children. The school is committed to supporting both its pupils and staff, offering a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.

If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can have a positive impact every day, we'd 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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