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1:1 Support Assistant

Protocol Education
Greater London
2 days ago
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Be the difference for one child—schools across Merton need you.

We’re working with a number of primary schools across Merton looking for skilled and supportive 1:1 Support Assistants to join their teams. These roles are full-time and long-term, working with individual pupils who need a little extra help to shine.

Whether it’s helping a child with autism find their voice, supporting emotional regulation, or simply being a steady presence in the classroom—you’ll be the trusted adult they can rely on.

You’ll be:



  • Providing 1:1 support tailored to a pupil’s specific needs


  • Assisting with communication, emotional wellbeing, and learning


  • Working closely with SENCOs, teachers, and parents to ensure consistency


  • Helping create an inclusive, safe, and engaging classroom environment


We’re looking for people who:



  • Have experience supporting children with SEND (autism, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs)


  • Stay calm under pressure and can adapt on the go


  • Build strong, trusting relationships with children


  • Are Thrive trained—or open to completing our free training


With Protocol Education, you’ll get:



  • Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella deductions)


  • Free CPD and Thrive training


  • A dedicated local consultant who understands SEND settings


  • Supportive, well-matched roles across Merton


  • A chance to make a genuine difference in a child’s life


One child. One champion. That’s all it takes.

Apply now and we’ll help you find the right 1:1 match across Merton.

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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