Learning Support Assistant - SEND - Upminster

Protocol Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free online safeguarding training

DBS Check + DBS Update Service

Full assistance provided

Job summary

Protocol Education is assisting a fantastic SEND school in the Upminster/Rainham area to recruit a Learning Support Assistant for an immediate start. You will work with teachers and therapists to support pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, communication and sensory challenges, in and out of the classroom.

Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, a good understanding of autism, and be patient, caring, and adaptable.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Have a good understanding of Autism and communication needs.
• Be patient, caring, and adaptable.
• Be confident supporting pupils with physical, sensory, and additional medical needs.
• Be passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils both in and out of the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 support or work with small groups.
• Help students with communication, social development, sensory regulation and engagement in learning activities.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Communication skills

Patience & adaptability

Education

SEN training/qualifications

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – SEND School – Upminster/Rainham | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential?

We are working with a fantastic SEND school in the Upminster/Rainham area that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join their specialist team immediately.

The school supports pupils with a wide range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication and interaction difficulties, medical syndromes, and physical and sensory needs. The school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil receives tailored support to help them access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You may provide 1:1 support or work with small groups, helping students with their communication, social development, sensory regulation, and engagement in learning activities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Have a good understanding of Autism and communication needs
• Be patient, caring, and adaptable
• Be confident supporting pupils with physical, sensory, and additional medical needs
• Be passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a highly supportive school where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children with complex additional needs.

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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