Education Support Assistant Leigh on Sea

One to One Personnel; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday accrual

Free onsite breakfast

Job summary

One to One Personnel Limited is seeking an Education Support Assistant in Leigh-on-Sea to provide tailored academic and emotional support to students with additional needs. The role involves working with teaching staff in mainstream or specialist settings to empower learners and foster independence.

The position is based in Leigh-on-Sea, £15 per hour, Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, 30 hours per week, term-time only with immediate start. DBS enhancement required.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or a learner-facing role.
• SEND experience is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for education and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups based on personalised support plans.
• Promote learner voice and independence across college life.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and Learning Mentors to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Support attendance and punctuality interventions.
• Assist with educational activities, including trips and residentials.
• Advocate for students and help develop self-advocacy skills.
• Adapt teaching materials and provide scribing/reading assistance when needed.
• Help students plan for life beyond their current programme.

Skills

Customer service

SEND experience

Communication skills

Learner-facing

Job description

Education Support Assistant

Leigh-on-Sea | £15 per hour | Mon to Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm | 30 hours per week - Urgently Required Immediate Start!

The Role

Make a Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about supporting learners and helping them thrive? Join our clients dynamic team as an Education Support Assistant, where you’ll work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored academic and emotional support to students with additional needs, whether in mainstream or specialist education settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to empower students, promote independence, and ensure every learner feels heard, valued, and supported.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups based on personalised support plans
• Promote learner voice and independence across all aspects of college life
• Collaborate with academic staff and Learning Mentors to monitor progress and improve outcomes
• Support attendance and punctuality interventions
• Assist with educational activities, including trips and residentials
• Advocate for students and help them develop self-advocacy skills
• Adapt teaching materials and provide scribing/reading assistance where needed
• Help students plan for life beyond their current programme

What you’ll need

• A confident, approachable personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in customer service or a learner-facing role
• SEND experience
• A genuine passion for education and student wellbeing
• In date Enhanced DBS or on the update system

What’s in it for you?

• Paying £15.00 per hour weekly pay
• Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch) Fridays off! Term time only
• Located in Leigh-on-Sea
• Immediate start
• Temporary position, potentially ongoing to permanent
• Holiday Accrual
• Free onsite breakfast

For more information please contact Sophie Barnes