SEN Learning Support Assisatnt

Looking to make a real difference, every single day? This could be the role where you do exactly that. We’re working with a welcoming school in Tilbury that’s on the lookout for a full‑time SEN Learning Support Assistant. You’ll be supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them feel safe, understood, and ready to learn, even on the trickier days. If you’re calm under pressure, big on empathy, and love seeing those small wins that mean everything, you’ll fit right in here.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEN
• Helping students stay engaged, focused, and confident in the classroom
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Creating a structured, nurturing learning environment

What the school offers:

• Supportive leadership team who genuinely have your back
• A collaborative staff team, no “figure it out yourself” vibes here
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A setting where support staff are valued, not overlooked

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children or adults with SEN (school‑based or similar)
• A calm, patient, and positive approach
• Strong communication skills and a team‑first mindset
• Someone who can build trust and consistency with pupils
• A genuine passion for supporting young people

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella company hassle
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, keep growing your skills
• A dedicated consultant who actually listens to what you want
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Easy, streamlined registration and local placements

This isn’t just another classroom role. You’ll be the steady presence, the calm voice, the person who helps pupils believe they can do it. And trust us, those moments stick with you. Apply now or drop us a message to find out more, we’ll keep it simple and honest.

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.