LSA / Teaching Assistant / Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Learning Support Assistant in a vibrant special needs school. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with Moderate and Severe needs. You will work closely with students in small groups or one-on-one, fostering engagement and improving their learning outcomes. The role requires a friendly approach and the ability to build strong relationships with children and their families. If you are passionate about supporting special needs and want to contribute to a thriving educational environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• No school experience required; graduates and support workers welcome.
• Ability to work with children with Moderate and Severe needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with MLD and SLD in small groups or 1:1.
• Work closely with parents to enhance learning at home.
• Develop LSA skills while creating a positive learning environment.

Skills

Support for special needs

Building relationships with children

Engagement and interaction improvement

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

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LSA / Teaching Assistant / Support Worker, Chelmsford

Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Chelmsford

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

2

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

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 Moderate and Severe needs.

The Role includes:

• Working 5 days a week within the school or college provision, supporting students with MLD and SLD in small groups or on a 1:1 basis to help improve engagement, interaction and raise attainment.
• Learning and developing your LSA skills.
• Working closely with parents to ensure what is carried out at school is continued at home.
• 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 (8:30am - 3:30pm).

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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