SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Basildon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

PD opportunities

Meaningful impact

Paid PD day

Job summary

Greensted is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to help students with Special Educational Needs engage in classroom activities and to support teachers in delivering tailored educational programs.

You will adapt materials, monitor progress, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment while collaborating with parents and external specialists to promote student development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEN.
• A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or special needs support is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to students with SEN, helping them to engage in classroom activities.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering tailored educational programs.
• Adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor and report on student progress and behaviour.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external specialists to promote student development.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Education

Education/Childcare/SEN qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Greensted is a vibrant and inclusive educational environment dedicated to fostering the potential of all our students. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team and support our students with Special Educational Needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to students with SEN, helping them to engage in classroom activities.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering tailored educational programs.
• Adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor and report on student progress and behaviour.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external specialists to promote student development.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEN.
• A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or special needs support is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.
• A paid Professional Development Day to take during term time

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.