SEND Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education are currently recruiting learning support assistants to work in an outstanding college in Kingston to start in September 2026. Our schools are recruiting teaching assistants with/without experience who are passionate in working with students with special needs on a one to one basis or within a small class. We are currently looking for people that are keen in making a positive difference to students learning and development and enjoy the opportunity to be trained in the role. The role will be be working with students on a one to one basis or within a class where you will work collaboratively with the team. As a teaching assistant you will be supporting students in numeracy, literacy, cooking, hand eye coordination, speech & language and recreational activities such as cooking, sports, music & art. This school are recruiting immediately and throughout the term. The role: Located in Kingston Upon Thames, London Full time - Monday to Thursday Long term opportunity with job security Working one to one or in class ranging from 6 - 8 students per class Supporting students in numeracy, literacy, cooking, hand eye coordination & speech & language development Working in creative lessons such as music, art, P.E. and cooking and outdoor activities The candidate: Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills Have a calm and consistent approach Have a supporting and encouraging manner with learners and an ability to inspire trust and to motivate the child in their care to integrate and learn through play Benefits Competitive rates of pay No umbrella companies, no hidden costs Equal pay with permanent staff members Opportunity to be trained during the role FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach If you are looking for a rewarding challenge and have the suitable qualifications and personal qualities, we would encourage you to Apply Now or alternatively please submit your to 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