Role Available: Primary SEND Learning Support Assistant – Havering

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference, every single day?

We’re working with a welcoming Primary School in Havering that supports primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs. They’re on the lookout for a caring and proactive SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their team full-time.

This isn’t just about supporting learning, it’s about helping children feel safe, understood, and confident in their school day.

You’ll be working with pupils across KS1 and KS2 with needs including MLD, SLD, ASD, and PMLD, supporting them in the classroom, encouraging independence, and celebrating the small wins that really matter.

No school experience? No problem. If you’ve worked in care, supported others in your personal life, or just know you’ve got the patience and empathy this role needs, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting children 1:1 and in small groups Helping pupils access lessons in a way that works for them Building positive, trusting relationships Supporting personal care where needed Working closely with teachers and therapists

What we’re looking for:

A calm, nurturing approach (you’re the steady presence in the room) Someone adaptable, every day is a little different Confidence supporting children with additional needs A team player who’s happy to get stuck in

Role details:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Full-time, long-term with potential to go permanent Based in Havering

What you’ll get:

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella faff Free access to our CPD Academy Ongoing support from a consultant who gets it £50 referral bonus if you bring a friend on board

If you’re someone who wants to feel valued, make a real impact, and be part of a supportive school community, this could be your next step.

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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