LSA / TA / SEND Support / Youth Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A committed educational organization is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision in Basildon. The role involves providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with special educational needs. Candidates should be patient and caring, with a passion for supporting SEND students. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and requires relevant qualifications. Training opportunities will be provided, and all applicants must have an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social care, youth work, or education preferred but not required.
• Genuine passion for supporting SEND students.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students.
• Encourage confidence and personal development.
• Assist with behavior management effectively.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents for student outcomes.

Skills

Patience

Caring attitude

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Job description

LSA / TA / SEND Support / Youth Worker – Make a Real Impact | Basildon | Start ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children or vulnerable adults with special educational needs? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference? Do you have experience in social care, youth work, or personal experience supporting individuals with SEND? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the Role:

Protocol Education is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA) / SEND Support Worker / Youth Worker to join a specialist SEND provision in Basildon.

The school supports students with a wide range of needs, including:

• Autism (ASD)
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD)
• Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to help students progress academically and emotionally
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and personal development
• Using creative and engaging approaches to support individual learning styles
• Assisting with behaviour management using positive and supportive strategies
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for each student

What We’re Looking For:

• A patient, caring, and resilient individual
• A genuine passion for supporting SEND students
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Previous school experience is preferred but not required — we also welcome applicants with backgrounds in social care, youth work, or those looking to begin a career in education

Role Details:

• Full-time, long-term position
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Competitive salary with training and development opportunities included

If you are ready to take on a meaningful and fulfilling role, we encourage you to apply now.

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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