SEN Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference, even on the toughest days?

We’re working with a supportive school in Grays that’s on the lookout for a confident, experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant. This isn’t a sit-back-and-observe kind of role. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and incredibly rewarding.

You’ll be supporting pupils with additional needs, including those who can present with challenging behaviour. Think big emotions, busy classrooms, and moments where your calm approach makes all the difference.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour with confidence
• Creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and wider support staff
• Helping pupils stay engaged, regulated, and ready to learn

What we’re looking for:

• Solid experience working in SEN settings
• Confidence handling challenging behaviour, you don’t shy away when things get tricky
• Strong de-escalation skills, calm, patient, and in control
• A genuine passion for supporting young people who need a little extra help
• Resilience, empathy, and a good sense of humour (trust us, it helps)

What you’ll get in return:

• A full-time, consistent role in a supportive school
• The chance to build strong relationships and see real progress
• Ongoing support from a team who gets it
• Access to free CPD, including SEN and behaviour-focused training

You’re not “just” an LSA. You’re the calm in the chaos, the steady presence, the person who helps turn a tough day around. And schools like this one? They know just how valuable that is.

Ready to step into a role where you’re truly needed? Apply now or drop us a message to find out more, we’ll talk you through everything.

Before we send you across, quick one, are you Thrive trained? If not, we can get you booked onto our free Thrive training, it’s a brilliant boost for roles like this and schools love to see it.

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.