Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a thriving specialist school in Chelmsford. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work with children with moderate and severe needs, fostering their engagement and learning in a supportive environment. You will work closely with students in small groups or on a 1:1 basis, helping to improve their interaction and attainment. No prior school experience is necessary, making this a perfect opportunity for graduates or individuals with a passion for supporting special needs. Join a friendly team and make a real difference in children's lives!

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• No school experience required; graduates and support workers are welcome.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with MLD and SLD in small groups or 1:1.
• Work closely with parents to ensure continuity in learning.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Graduate

Job description

Looking for an LSA/TA/Learning mentor/Healthcare assistant/Support worker to start ASAP

• Do you want to make a difference?
• Do you love working with children and have a passion for supporting special needs?
• Are you interested in working in a thriving specialist school?

If so, a special needs school in Chelmsford is looking for just that!

This school is built around supporting the needs of children with Moderate and Severe needs.

The Role includes:

• Working 5 days a week within the school or college provision, supporting students with MLD and SLD in small groups or on a 1:1 basis to help improve engagement, interaction and raise attainment.
• Learning and developing your LSA skills.
• Working closely with parents to ensure what is carried out at school is continued at home.
• A friendly and positive approach to teaching and learning, as well as the ability to quickly build up strong relationships and rapport with individual children.

This is a full-time, temp to permanent opportunity (8:30am - 3:30pm).

No school experience required - Graduates, support workers, healthcare assistants, youth workers or personal experience accepted!

If this sounds like the role for you, then please APPLY NOW!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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’. 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.