SEND Learning Support Assistant – Grays Location: Grays, Essex Pay: £89.47 - £95 per day Contract: Full-time Do you have the patience of a saint, the creativity of a storyteller, and the heart of a champion? Then we’ve got a role that’s right up your street. We’re looking for a compassionate, proactive SEND Learning Support Assistant to join one of our brilliant Grays schools. You’ll be making a real difference every single day—helping children with special educational needs feel supported, included, and ready to shine. What you’ll be doing: • Championing 1:1 support – Helping children access learning in a way that works for them • Tailoring learning – Assisting teachers with individual education plans that suit each child’s needs • Boosting confidence – Encouraging, guiding, and celebrating every little win • Keeping calm under pressure – Using positive strategies to manage behaviour and keep the classroom on track • Building trust – Working closely with teachers, parents, and professionals to support each child’s journey • Creating a safe space – Fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels they belong You’ll be perfect for this if you: • Have experience working with children who have SEN • Understand that every child learns differently—and adapt your approach to suit • Can bring patience, empathy, and a dash of humour to every day • Hold the right to work in the UK (and a DBS, or are happy to get one) Why you’ll love working with Protocol Education: • Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella headaches • FREE CPD-accredited SEN training (including Thrive) to boost your skills • Flexible work—choose part-time or full-time to suit your lifestyle • A dedicated local consultant who knows the schools and the area • Opportunities across a range of brilliant Grays schools Ready to make every day count? Apply now and let’s find you a role where you can help children thrive—while loving what you do. 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.