School-Based SEND Support Worker | Southwark | September Start
Are you the calm in a classroom storm? The one who spots the child sitting quietly, needing just a bit of extra help to shine?
We’re looking for kind, patient, and switched-on support workers to work with children and young people with special educational needs across schools in Southwark. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference, every single day.
What the role involves:
* Supporting pupils with a range of needs (autism, ADHD, SEMH, and more)
* Providing 1:1 or small group support in class or through targeted interventions
* Helping pupils feel safe, included, and able to engage with learning
* Working closely with SENCOs, teachers, and sometimes external specialists
Who this role suits:
* You might have a background in education, youth work, care, or support work
* You’re calm, resilient, and good at reading between the lines
* You believe behaviour is communication—and know how to respond with empathy
* You’re reliable, reflective, and open to learning on the job
DBS Reminder:
You’ll need a Child Workforce Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. If you need one, we’ll help you apply and cover the steps.
Why join Protocol Education?
* Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella deductions)
* Free training through our online CPD Academy—including SEN, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practice
* A local consultant who’ll stick with you and support your development
* Roles across mainstream and specialist schools
* Opportunities to grow your experience, or even move into teaching or therapy roles
If you’re the kind of person who notices the small wins, celebrates progress at any pace, and believes every child deserves to feel understood—this is your moment.
Apply now or get in touch for a chat about what’s available near 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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