We are seeking a committed and compassionate SEND Support Practitioner to support learners with a range of needs, including SEMH and neurodivergence. Through a child-centred, adaptive approach, we deliver bespoke education built on strong relationships, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-led, specialist setting making a genuine difference every day
• Work within a nurturing, inclusive environment focused on the whole child
• Collaborate closely with families and external professionals
• Help shape a provision where every pupil is empowered to succeed

The Role

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils to engage positively with learning and everyday life. You’ll help develop emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience, working flexibly across settings to maintain a structured, aspirational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in and beyond the classroom
• Promote wellbeing, positive behaviour, and emotional regulation
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies

Our Ethos

Our holistic curriculum prioritises life skills and personal development. PSHE sits at the heart of our provision, with a strong focus on aspirations, employability, and real-world learning.

About You

• Empathetic, resilient, and committed to inclusive practice
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Able to build meaningful relationships and inspire trust
• Driven to help every young person achieve their full potential

Ready to make a meaningful difference?
Join a team where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from 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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