Learning Support Assistant – Grays, Essex
Pay: £89.38-£95 per day
Do you believe every child deserves the chance to shine? We’re on the lookout for a caring, patient, and all-round brilliant SEND Learning Support Assistant to join schools in Grays.
This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference every single day.
What you’ll be doing
One-to-one magic – supporting children with special educational needs in class
Plan in action – helping teachers deliver personalised learning plans
Engagement guru – keeping activities fun, focused, and inclusive
Behaviour whisperer – using positive strategies to calm and guide when things get tricky
Team player – building strong relationships with teachers, parents, and specialists
❤️ Nurturer-in-chief – creating a safe, encouraging space where children can thrive
What we’re looking for
Experience working with students who have SEND
Bags of empathy, patience, and resilience
A real understanding of how every child learns differently
Right to work in the UK and a valid DBS (or willingness to get one)
Perks of joining Protocol Education
Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella faff)
Flexible hours—choose what works for you
FREE CPD-accredited training, including Thrive, to boost your skills
A variety of schools across Romford to match your style and availability
A friendly consultant who’s got your back every step of the way
This is hands-on, heart-first work where no two days are the same—and that’s exactly what makes it so rewarding.
Ready to start your journey? Hit apply today and let’s make a difference together.
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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