Specialist SEND Learning Assistant

Job description

Role Available: Specialist SEND Learning Assistant – Havering

Are you committed to supporting children with additional needs and looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting a Specialist SEND Learning Assistant to join a dedicated specialist school in Havering. This full-time role involves working with pupils who have a range of needs, including MLD, SLD, ASD, and PMLD. You will support students in accessing the curriculum, developing independence, and feeling safe and supported within the school environment.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as healthcare, social care, residential support, or those with personal experience supporting individuals with SEND. Previous experience in a school setting is not essential, as the school values empathy, consistency, and a proactive approach. You should also be comfortable supporting with personal care when required.

Role Details: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Long-term role with the opportunity to become permanent Based in Havering

Ideal Candidate: Builds positive and trusting relationships with pupils Patient, resilient, and adaptable Confident supporting children with complex additional needs Works effectively within a supportive team

Additional training such as Manual Handling, Hoist Training, First Aid, or other care-related qualifications is advantageous but not required.

Benefits: Competitive PAYE pay based on experience Access to ongoing training and a dedicated consultant £50 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity within SEND education and want to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Grays

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £93.00 and £108.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English