Learning Support Assistant - SEND Education

TimePlan Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Competitive pay

Term Time only

Remote registration

School hours 8:30–3:45

Job summary

Timeplan Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEND at a Benfleet-based school in Essex. The role focuses on 1:1 learning support and care within school hours, with DBS eligibility or current registration as a requirement.

The position is suitable for applicants with experience in education or care settings and a commitment to safeguarding. The candidate will work 5 days per week, ideally for 1–6 months, with the possibility of ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• DBS check or willingness to apply.
• Available 5 days a week, 1–6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis in learning development.
• Assist with personal care if needed.
• Work within school hours 8:30am-3:45pm.

Skills

1:1 support

Interpersonal skills

Personal care

Team collaboration

Education

DBS check

Experience in education

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEND Education

• SEND School
• Based in Benfleet, Essex
• Full-time

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is dedicated and passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. The school, based in Benfleet - Essex, caters for children and young adults from 5 to 18 years old with varied needs, such as ASD, ADHD, PMLD, Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs.

Your role as a Learning Support Assistant will be to support the pupils on a 1:1 basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred but not essential. Experience working within a school-based or care-based environment is critical, as you must have basic knowledge and understanding of supporting children with learning care needs such as personal care.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience supporting young adults or children in education
• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively
• A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months

Benefits to you

• Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• Based in Benfleet, Essex
• Term Time only
• Full registration can be completed remotely online
• School Hours 8.30am-3.45pm

Job Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or willing to apply for a new one.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months

Timeplan Education Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Timepla Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.