Male Learning Support Assistants

Prospero Teaching; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEN school in Essex is seeking Male Learning Support Assistants to provide support to students with special educational needs. This role involves assisting in the delivery of educational plans, fostering a safe learning environment, and supporting students' personal care needs. Experience with children is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. A rewarding opportunity with career progression awaits.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Male applicants are preferred due to specific student needs and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to students with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist in the delivery of tailored educational plans under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Support students with personal care and mobility needs where required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Calm demeanour

Proactive attitude

Job description

Male Learning Support Assistants
SEN School / Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to support students in reaching their full potential?

We are currently seeking Male Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEN school located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where every day brings new challenges and triumphs.

Role Overview

• Provide one-to-one and group support to students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH challenges.
• Assist in the delivery of tailored educational plans under the guidance of teaching staff and SEN coordinators.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Support students with personal care and mobility needs where required.

What Are Looking For

• Male applicants with a genuine interest in SEN education (due to specific student needs and safeguarding requirements).
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.
• Strong communication skills, a calm demeanour, and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression within the SEN education sector.

If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in SEN education, wed love to hear from you.
Please send over your CV!

Our agency is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.