Learning Support Assistant (Experienced in SEN)

Riley Personnel; Essex; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct PAYE vs Umbrella payroll

Daytime hours with school holidays off

Permanent payroll route

Job summary

Riley Personnel is partnering with a Chelmsford school to recruit a Learning Support Assistant. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small group support, focusing on learners with ASC, Speech and Language needs, and ADHD.

You’ll work daytime hours with a clear path to permanent payroll through the school. You will use visual timetables and de-escalation techniques, support EHCP targets with teachers and SENCO, and help foster independence and positive classroom interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Good communication to build rapport with pupils and staff.
• Patience, steady demeanour and proactive classroom approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support to ensure lesson content is accessible and engaging.
• Help implement EHCP targets alongside the class teacher and SENCO.
• Use visual schedules, prompts, and quiet spaces to assist with emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive peer interaction in the classroom.
• Track engagement and provide daily updates to the teaching team.

Skills

1:1 support experience

communication skills

patience and proactive approach

Job description

Are you looking for a stable, long-term support role within a welcoming school in Chelmsford?

We are partnering with an inclusive school looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. In this role, you will provide targeted 1:1 assistance to pupils with Education, Health, and Care Plans primarily supporting learners with Autism (ASC), Speech and Language needs, and ADHD.

This position offers regular daytime school hours, consistent weekly pay, and a clear pathway to transition onto a permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support to ensure lesson content is accessible and engaging.

• Help implement EHCP targets alongside the class teacher and SENCO.

• Use visual schedules, prompts, and quiet spaces to assist with emotional regulation.

• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive peer interaction in the classroom.

• Track engagement and provide daily updates to the teaching team.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from experienced LSAs and TAs, as well as candidates with transferable backgrounds in care work, early years, or youth support.

• Prior experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.

• A patient, steady demeanour and a proactive approach to classroom tasks.

• Good communication skills to build quick, positive rapport with pupils and staff.

• Experience with visual timetables, Makaton, PECS, or de-escalation training is a plus.

What We Offer

• Choice between direct PAYE (no umbrella fees) and Umbrella payroll.

• Guaranteed daytime hours with every school holiday off.

• Structured route to transfer onto the school's permanent payroll.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to apply for one).

• Two verifiable professional or academic references.

Riley Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. All candidates are subject to pre-employment vetting checks in line with KCSIE statutory guidance.