Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking passionate SEN Learning Support Assistants for long-term placements in mainstream and specialist SEND schools across the UK. This role supports students with additional needs, offering both whole-class and 1:1 assistance. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification or possess strong experience with children or young people. The opportunity for permanent contracts is available, with a focus on developing consistent and supportive educational environments.

Benefits

Free Team Teach training

Supportive school environments

Qualifications

• Candidates with strong relevant experience working with children or young people are welcome.
• Experience in 1:1 support and whole-class support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs in mainstream and specialist settings.
• Help children thrive with personalized support tailored to their needs.

Skills

ASD / Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Emotional regulation support

Challenging behaviour / behaviour mentoring

Working with non-verbal students

Experience with children or young people

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/teaching assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistants / Teaching Assistants

Mainstream Primary, Secondary & SEND Schools. Part-time and full‑time roles available. Long‑term positions with potential to become permanent.

We are currently recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) for a range of rewarding roles across mainstream primary, secondary and specialist SEND schools. These positions include both whole‑class support and 1:1 support for students with additional needs.

If you are passionate about helping children and young people thrive, and you are looking for a long‑term role that offers consistency, growth and the opportunity to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

What We Are Looking For

A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/teaching assistant qualification is preferred, but we will also consider candidates with strong relevant experience working with children or young people.

Experience in any of the following areas is highly desirable

• ASD / Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD / ADD
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
• SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)
• PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties – e.g. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia)
• SLCN (Speech, Language & Communication Needs)
• HI (Hearing Impairment)
• VI (Visual Impairment)
• BSL (British Sign Language)
• Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
• Challenging behaviour / behaviour mentoring
• Emotional regulation support
• Physical disabilities / medical needs
• Personal care / moving & handling / hoist training
• Working with non‑verbal students or those using alternative communication (PECS, Makaton, AAC)

If you have worked as a tutor, support worker, nursery practitioner, sports coach, youth worker or carer, your experience may also be highly relevant.

What We Offer

A variety of long‑term placements, with many roles leading to permanent employment.

Opportunities across mainstream and specialist SEND settings.

Supportive school environments committed to staff development.

Free Team Teach training for all staff, offered as part of our group of companies.

Roles that offer genuine purpose and the chance to make a meaningful difference to students' lives.

Consistency is vital for the children you will be supporting, so most positions are long‑term with the opportunity to grow within the school.