Support Role in SEND School

Are you ready for a role where every small step makes a big difference? This Kingston-based specialist setting supports children and young people with vision and sensory impairments, creating personalised learning journeys that combine education, therapy and independence skills.

Here, education doesn’t stop at the classroom door. From therapeutic programmes to residential support, students are encouraged to build confidence, life skills and friendships in a nurturing environment that celebrates individuality.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting learners with vision and sensory needs across the school day
Working alongside teachers, therapists and rehabilitation specialists in a truly multi-disciplinary team
Encouraging independence and communication through personalised, creative and practical activities
Option to take on additional hours within residential, helping students develop life skills in a homely setting
What we’re looking for:

Experience (or a keen interest) in supporting students with special educational needs
Patience, empathy and adaptability—you’ll often be the calm in the storm
A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment with therapists and teaching staff
A proactive, positive approach to helping young people achieve their potential
Why you’ll love this role:

Be part of a community that celebrates individuality and values every achievement, no matter how small
Join a team that blends teaching with therapy, where support staff are integral to students’ success
Opportunities to expand your skills through hands-on experience in both education and residential care
Key Info:

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30–16:00 (with optional residential shifts for additional hours)
Location: Kingston Upon Thames area
Start date: Immediate
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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