SEN Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an enthusiastic Entry Level LSA/TA/Care Assistant in Chelmsford. You'll inspire and support students with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. A valid DBS check and a willingness to undergo safeguarding training are required. This is a temporary role with a chance of becoming permanent, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Potential for permanent position

Pay rates including holiday pay

Free online training provided

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications for the role.
• Valid enhanced DBS check required.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate students with special needs.
• Build strong relationships with each pupil.
• Assist in classroom activities for students.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Ability to build rapport

Positive attitude

Job description

Entry Level LSA/TA/Care Assistant/SEND Support Worker – Required now!

✨We’re looking for a passionate, enthusiastic learner support assistant or teaching assistant to join a SEND provision in Chelmsford. ✨

Why Join Us?

• Do you want to make a difference?
• Are you passionate about working with children or vulnerable adults with special needs?
• Do you have a social care background?
• Or have you had personal experience supporting SEND?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

Overview

Protocol Education is recruiting an entry‑level LSA/TA/Care Assistant / SEND Support Worker. The schools have students with a range of needs, including ASD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, PMLD, or a statement of an educational need. A willingness to support these children is essential; no prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, motivate, challenge and support each pupil, no matter what their individual needs may be.
• Adopt a friendly, positive approach to teaching and learning.
• Build strong relationships and rapport quickly with each child.
• Assist in classroom and other activities for students with special educational needs.
• Work full‑time, 5 days a week, between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Appropriate qualifications and training for the role (see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for details).
• Valid, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Subscription to the DBS Update Service.
• Willingness to undertake or have already completed free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training.

Benefits & Conditions

• Temporary position with the possibility of becoming permanent at a later date.
• Pay rates inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Full assistance provided with safeguarding checks as per the Department for Education guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
• We provide free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers.

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