Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Harlow is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with children who have various special needs. The role involves supporting students, building relationships, and contributing to a positive learning environment. This job requires a desire to help, but no prior experience is necessary. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE pay

Continuous professional development

£50 referral bonus

Qualifications

• No experience necessary but a desire to assist in special needs education required.
• Healthcare or social care background welcomed.
• Candidates must have appropriate qualifications and training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special needs.
• Contribute to a positive teaching and learning environment.
• Work full-time as part of a team.

Skills

Desire to work with children and/or vulnerable adults

Friendly and positive approach

Ability to establish good relationships

Tools

Manual Handling certificate

Hoist certificate

First Aid certificate

Care certificate

Job description

Overview

Seeking a Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Harlow.

You will join a great team that predominantly work with children who have a variety of special needs, including MLD, SLD, ASD and PMLD. A desire to assist in this area is required, but no experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of needs, building positive relationships and rapport with individual children.
• Contribute to a friendly and positive approach to teaching and learning.
• Work as part of a team to support students during a full-time, long-term role (5 days a week, 8:30am–3:30pm).

Qualifications and Skills

• Desire to work with children and/or vulnerable adults with special needs; healthcare or social care background or personal experience with SEND is welcome.
• Friendly and positive approach; ability to quickly establish good relationships with pupils.
• Certificates in Manual Handling, Hoist, First Aid, or Care are admired.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Competitive PAYE pay that reflects skills and experience.
• Continuous professional development and support from experienced consultants.
• £50 referral bonus when you refer someone who joins the team.

If you have a real passion for supporting children with special needs and think this role sounds right for you, please APPLY NOW.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. See the Protocol Education FAQs for details.

All pay rates quoted include statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; there may be an option to transition to a permanent role at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks in line with the DfE guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, which may include an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We provide safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see the Protocol Education website.