Post 16 SEND Learning Support Assistant
Looking for a role where your creativity and compassion can make a real difference? This specialist centre in Kingston Upon Thames is dedicated to empowering young people with additional needs, helping them build independence, confidence, and life skills.
Set in a welcoming residential community, the centre offers learners opportunities both on-site and in the wider community—through local work placements, theatre partnerships, outdoor learning and creative projects. No two days are ever the same.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting students aged 16+ with special educational needs in small-group and community-based learning
- Encouraging independence and confidence through creative, practical and sensory approaches
- Taking part in community partnerships with local businesses, charities, and arts organisations
- Working closely with specialist staff and therapists to give every student the best chance to thrive
What we’re looking for:
- Experience supporting learners with additional needs (ASD, SLD or similar)
- Patience, adaptability and a positive mindset
- A proactive and creative approach to learning—whether that’s through arts, sports, or hands-on activities
- Team players who can bring warmth and reliability to the role
Why join this centre?
- You’ll be part of an inclusive, close-knit community where every student is known, supported and celebrated
- Real opportunities to see the impact of your work as students gain life skills and take on community projects
- A setting recognised for its outstanding, student-centred ethos and supportive staff culture
Key Info:
- Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:45–15:30, Tuesday & Thursday 8:45–16:30
- Location: Kingston Upon Thames
- Start date: ASAP
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.
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