LSA/TA/SEND Support/Youth Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their special needs school in Chelmsford. This full-time role involves supporting children with moderate learning difficulties in a nurturing environment. Candidates will work closely with students in small groups or on a 1:1 basis, helping to improve engagement and interaction. No prior school experience is necessary, making it an ideal opportunity for graduates or those with relevant support experience. Join a team dedicated to making a real difference in children's lives and enjoy the chance to develop your skills in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Support for DBS checks

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• No school experience required; graduates and support workers welcome.
• Must have appropriate qualifications and training for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support students with MLD in small groups or 1:1.
• Work closely with parents to enhance learning.
• Build strong relationships with individual children.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Ability to work with special needs

Teamwork

Education

Graduate degree

Relevant training in special needs

Job description

Looking for an LSA/TA/Learning mentor/Healthcare assistant/Support worker to start ASAP!

• Do you want to make a difference?
• Do you love working with children and have a passion for supporting special needs?
• Are you interested in working in a thriving specialist school?

If so, a special needs school in Chelmsford is looking for just that!

This school is built around supporting the needs of children with MLD (moderate learning difficulties).

The Role includes:

1. Working 5 days a week within the school or college provision, supporting students with MLD in small groups or on a 1:1 basis to help improve engagement, interaction and raise attainment.
2. Learning and developing your LSA skills.
3. Working closely with parents to ensure what is carried out at school is continued at home.
4. A friendly and positive approach to teaching and learning, as well as the ability to quickly build up strong relationships and rapport with individual children.

This is a full-time, temp to permanent opportunity (Mon - 8:30 - 4 / Tue - Thu - 8:30 - 3:30 / Fri - 8:30 - 3:15).

No school experience required - Graduates, support workers, healthcare assistants, youth workers or personal experience accepted!

If this sounds like the role for you, then please 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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