Entry Level LSA/TA/Care Assistant/SEND Support Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Basildon is recruiting an Entry Level Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA) for a SEND school. No prior school experience is required; compassionate, reliable individuals are encouraged to apply.

The role is long-term and full-time, with working hours 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Candidates will undergo safeguarding checks and DBS clearance as part of our safeguarding policy.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and eager to learn are valued attributes.
• No prior school experience required, just genuine care for children.

Responsibilities

• Building positive relationships with pupils and supporting independence.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs in a SEND setting.
• Ensure pupils reach their full potential through patient, consistent engagement.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Eager to learn

Job description

Entry Level Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA) / Care Assistant / SEND Support Worker –

• Looking for a career where you can genuinely change a child's life?
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to achieve their potential?
• Have experience in care, support work, healthcare, youth work or mental health—or simply have the right attitude and a desire to help others?
• No school experience? No problem! If you're compassionate, reliable and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Protocol Education are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEND school in Basildon.

We also welcome applications from candidates based in Wickford, Benfleet, Billericay, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Canvey Island and the surrounding Essex areas, as the school is easily accessible from these locations.

The pupils attending the school have a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and other complex needs. A genuine passion for supporting children and young people is essential, but previous school experience is not required.

The school is looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and reliable individuals who are committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential. Building positive relationships, showing patience and encouraging independence are key parts of the role.

This is a long-term, full-time opportunity, with working hours of 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

If you're looking to begin or develop a career in SEND education and want to make a real impact, 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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