✨ LSA / TA / SEND Support / Youth Worker - Make a Difference! | Chigwell| Start ASAP -

Protocol Education Ltd; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant in Chigwell to support students with special educational needs. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact on young lives through support and encouragement in their development. Ideal for someone with a caring nature, this position provides full-time hours and opportunities for training and career progression in education.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior school experience needed; welcome candidates with social care or youth work background.
• Passion for working with SEND students and helping them thrive.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students 1:1 or in small groups to enhance learning.
• Using engaging techniques for unique learning needs.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Positive attitude

Job description

LSA / TA / SEND Support / Youth Worker – Make a Difference! | Chigwell | Start ASAP

Are you passionate about working with children or vulnerable adults with special needs?

Do you want a rewarding role where you can truly impact young lives?

Do you have a background in social care or personal experience supporting SEND?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

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

The school supports students with needs including:

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

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students 1:1 or in small groups to enhance learning and development
• Helping students build confidence and independence in a nurturing environment
• Using creative and engaging techniques to support students’ unique learning needs
• Assisting with behavior management using positive strategies
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for students

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring, patient, and positive individual
• Passion for working with SEND students and helping them thrive
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff
• No prior school experience needed! We welcome candidates with social care, youth work, personal SEND experience, or those looking to start a career in education

Full-time, long-term position (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm)

Competitive salary + training & career progression opportunities

If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling and meaningful role, 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, with the possibility of becoming permanent later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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