Child Support Worker (school-based)

Teaching Personnel; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Training for education and special-nee

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a SEN School in Chelmsford. If you have a care background and want to transition into education, you'll support children with learning difficulties in the classroom, help with routines and social interaction, and work alongside teachers and therapists.

This role offers term-time hours, a supportive team, structured days, and training for education and special needs support, with your care experience valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is valuable.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS on the update service, or already has one.
• A calm, patient and reliable nature.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning difficulties in the classroom.
• Help pupils access learning, routines and social interaction.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other staff.
• Encourage independence and emotional regulation.
• Be a consistent, trusted adult in the school day.

Skills

Care background

Patience

Emotional resilience

Calm demeanor

Job description

Ready for a Change?

From Care & Support Work to Supporting Children with Learning Difficulties

Are you currently working in care or support work and feeling exhausted, undervalued, or stuck in a cycle of long shifts and constant pressure?

Do you still care deeply about helping people — but want a role that feels more rewarding, structured, and hopeful?

We’re looking for caring, patient, and resilient people from the care industry to join our SEN School in Chelmsford as a Learning Support Assistant.

Why This Role Might Be Exactly What You’re Looking For

If you’ve worked in care, you already have the skills that matter most:

• Compassion and patience
• Experience supporting people with additional needs
• Emotional resilience
• A calm, reassuring presence during challenging moments

The difference?
Here, you’ll be supporting children with learning difficulties in a school environment — helping them grow, communicate, and achieve things they once found impossible.

You’ll see progress.
You’ll build real relationships.
And you’ll go home knowing you made a difference that day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting children with learning difficulties and additional needs in the classroom
• Helping pupils access learning, routines, and social interaction
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and emotional regulation
• Being a consistent, trusted adult in a child’s school day

What Makes This Different from Care Work

• Term-time hours (with school holidays)
• A supportive team environment
• Structured days with clear routines
• Training provided for education and special needs support
• The chance to change the direction of your career without losing your purpose

Who We’re Looking For

• Current or former support workers, carers, or care assistants
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service- or willingness to apply!
• No school experience needed — your care background is valued
• A calm, patient, and reliable nature
• A genuine interest in supporting children with learning difficulties

This Could Be Your Fresh Start

If you’re feeling:

• Drained by the care industry
• Ready for something more positive
• Curious about working in education
• Nervous but excited about change