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Teaching Vacancies; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GP & counselling

Onsite gym

Onsite parking

Free tea & coffee

Regular staff events

CPD throughout the year

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking resilient Learning Support Assistants to support teenagers and Post‑16 learners who find the world a challenging place to navigate. You will provide bespoke, individualised support, helping learners build independence, regulate emotions, and stay engaged in their programmes.

The role involves working confidently with challenging behaviour and supporting students with complex needs, under the guidance of a class teacher, and collaborating with a team of teachers and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teenagers and Post‑16 learners through personalised daily routines.
• Use bespoke strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
• Maintain a calm, consistent approach when behaviour becomes challenging.
• Work as part of a supportive team of teachers and therapists.

Skills

Resilience

Team player

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for resilient Learning Support Assistants to support teenagers and Post‑16 learners who find the world a challenging and difficult place to navigate.

You will provide bespoke, individualised support, helping learners build independence, regulate emotions, and stay engaged in their programmes. The role involves working confidently with challenging behaviour and supporting students with complex needs, under the guidance of a class teacher.

What You'll Do

• Support teenagers and Post‑16 learners through personalised daily routines.
• Use bespoke strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
• Maintain a calm, consistent approach when behaviour becomes challenging.
• Work as part of a supportive team of teachers and therapists.

What We're Looking For:

• Resilient, reliable team players.
• Confident working with young people who struggle to understand the world around them.
• Able to follow clear plans and adapt when needed.

If you want to make a meaningful difference for learners who need stability, patience, and understanding, we'd love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• Employee benefits, inc. Schools Advisory Service (GP, Counselling, Menopause support)CPD throughout the year
• Onsite gym
• Onsite Parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Regular staff events
• Commitment to safeguarding

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.