SEN Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Leigh-on-Sea is looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide meaningful support to children with SEMH and autism. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN environments and a calm, positive approach. You will help build trusting relationships, collaborate with professionals, and create nurturing learning spaces. This is a temporary position with potential for permanence if the role becomes available.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to online CPD Academy

Support from a dedicated local consultant

Opportunities across various educational settings

Free Thrive training

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with SEMH and autism is essential.
• Ability to maintain a calm and encouraging demeanor.
• Must thrive in SEN environments and demonstrate a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and ASD, helping them with confidence.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Work closely with the SENCO, teachers, and therapists.
• Create safe and nurturing learning environments.
• Celebrate small wins with the children.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEMH and autism

Calm and encouraging approach

Hands-on in SEN environments

Team player with positivity

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant – Leigh-on-Sea

Full time, long term Mainstream Primary School, dedicated SEN provision

Ready for a role that feels meaningful every single day? This brilliant primary school in Leigh-on-Sea is opening its doors to a new SEN Learning Support Assistant, and if you love supporting children with SEMH and autism, this could be the perfect next step for you.

You’ll be joining a team that values calm, connection and creativity, and you’ll work with pupils who need someone patient, steady and genuinely invested in their progress. No two days will look the same, and that’s exactly what makes this role so rewarding.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and ASD, helping them navigate their day with confidence
• Building strong, trusting relationships that make a real difference
• Working closely with the SENCO, teachers and therapists
• Creating structured, safe and nurturing spaces for learning
• Celebrating small wins that feel huge to the children you support

What the school is looking for

• Experience supporting children with SEMH and autism
• A calm, thoughtful and encouraging approach
• Someone who thrives in SEN environments and loves being hands-on
• A team player who brings positivity and consistency

What you’ll get from Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella complications
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Support from a dedicated local consultant who’s always in your corner
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEN and alternative settings
• A smooth, friendly registration process

Quick question before we go any further… Are you Thrive trained? If not, you can access free Thrive training through us. It’s a brilliant way to strengthen your skills and stand out in SEN settings.

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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