Job Description

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

We're working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Sutton looking for a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Support Specialist to support a pupil with additional needs on a full-time basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who has experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and enjoys building positive relationships that help pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional learning and/or behavioural needs.

Supporting the pupil's learning, engagement and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team to deliver personalised support strategies.

Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interactions.

Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.

Supporting the implementation of EHCP targets and individual learning plans.

Helping to create a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school, youth work, care, mentoring or similar setting.

Understands a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication and interaction needs.

Is patient, resilient and able to build strong, trusting relationships.

Can remain calm and positive when supporting pupils who may require additional emotional regulation.

Is available to work full-time during school hours.

Holds a relevant qualification in Psychology, Education, Sports Science, Drama, Dance, Child Development or a related field (desirable but not essential).

Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to obtain one.

Why Join Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies.

FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including Introduction to Thrive Approach.

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Opportunities to develop your SEND knowledge and experience.

Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.

Referral scheme rewards.

This role would be ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Mentors or experienced SEN Teaching Assistants looking to make a real impact.

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and let's find out if this could be the perfect fit for 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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