LSA/TA/SEND Support/Youth Worker

Protocol Education; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency in Southend-on-Sea is seeking dedicated individuals for a full-time LSA/TA/SEND Support Worker role. You will support students with severe and complex needs, improve their engagement, and work closely with parents for continuity. This role welcomes candidates with relevant experience, offering training and safeguarding support. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of children and help them reach their full potential.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in educational support or youth work is a plus.
• Passion for making a real difference in children's lives.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support students with severe and complex needs in small groups or 1:1.
• Help improve student engagement and interaction.
• Work closely with parents for continuity of support.
• Develop skills as an LSA/TA/Support Worker.

Skills

Supporting young people with special needs

Building relationships with children

Engagement and interaction skills

Job description

LSA / TA / SEND Support Worker / Youth Worker / Care Assistant

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children?

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with special needs?

Are you interested in working in a thriving specialist school environment?

If so, we want to hear from you!

A specialist school in Southend-on-Sea is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team. We welcome applicants from surrounding areas such as Chelmsford, Billericay, Basildon, Benfleet, and Wickford.

About the School:

The school supports children with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and is committed to helping every student reach its full potential.

The Role:

• Work 5 days a week within the school or college provision, supporting students with severe and complex needs in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Help improve student engagement, interaction, and attainment
• Learn and develop your skills as an LSA / TA / Support Worker
• Work closely with parents to ensure continuity of support between school and home
• Bring a friendly, positive approach to teaching and learning, and quickly build strong relationships with individual children

Details:

• Full-time, temp-to-permanent opportunity
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Previous school experience is welcomed, but not essential - graduates, support workers, healthcare assistants, youth workers, or anyone with relevant experience are encouraged to apply!

If this sounds like the role for you, APPLY NOW and start making a difference!

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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