SEN LSA

Protocol Education Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal care training

Full training provided

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist SEN provision on a permanent basis. The role focuses on providing tailored support to students with additional needs and collaborating with teachers and the SEN team.

The successful candidate should show genuine passion for SEN, with a patient, caring approach and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEN.
• A patient, caring and understanding approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Proactive and adaptable to individual needs.
• Willingness to undertake personal care duties where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored academic, behavioural and personal support to students.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to support learning.
• Support students with personal care duties where required and with training provided.

Skills

SEN passion

Patience

Communication

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Personal care duties

Job description

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £128 per day

Contract Type: Permanent

Protocol Education is delighted to be working with a fantastic school in Chelmsford that is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their specialist SEN provision on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with students, teachers and the wider SEN team to provide tailored academic, behavioural and personal support.

The role may involve some personal care responsibilities. Previous personal care experience is not essential, as the school is happy to provide full training and support to the successful candidate.

The successful SEN LSA will have:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEN
• A patient, caring and understanding approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting individual needs
• Previous experience working with children, young people or within an education setting is desirable but not essential
• A willingness to undertake personal care duties where required

Why apply through Protocol Education?

• Exclusive access to SEN opportunities in Chelmsford
• Dedicated consultant support, guiding you throughout the recruitment process
• Fast and efficient onboarding, helping you secure your new role quickly
• Access to a wide range of education and SEN opportunities

In return, you can expect:

• £128 per day
• A permanent position with an immediate start
• Full training provided, including personal care training
• The opportunity to work within a specialist SEN provision
• A supportive school environment
• The chance to develop your skills and build a rewarding career within SEN education

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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