SEN Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support agency is seeking an Entry Level Learning Support Assistant to join a SEND provision in Witham. The role involves supporting pupils with special needs and working closely with a team to foster a positive learning environment. No prior experience is necessary, making it ideal for entry-level candidates passionate about helping children. This is a full-time position available five days a week.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Assistance and support for staff

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; suitable for entry level candidates with a social care background.
• All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced DBS check.
• Appropriate qualifications and training are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, motivate, challenge, and support each pupil.
• Build strong relationships and rapport with individual children.
• Support pupils with their learning and welfare in a SEND provision.
• Work as part of a team to meet the diverse needs of students.

Skills

Passion for supporting children with special needs

Job description

Overview

Entry Level LSA/TA/Care Assistant/SEND Support Worker - Required now. Protocol Education are looking to recruit a learning support assistant/teaching assistant to join a SEND provision in Witham. The students have a variety of special needs, including ASD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or PMLD, or have been identified as having a statement of educational need. A desire to assist in this area is required, but no experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• All staff work to inspire, motivate, challenge and support each pupil, with a friendly and positive approach to teaching and learning.
• Build strong relationships and rapport with individual children.
• Support pupils with their learning and welfare in a SEND provision.
• Work as part of a team to meet the diverse needs of students.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with special needs.
• No specific experience required; suitable for entry level candidates with a social care background or personal experience supporting SEND.
• All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Safeguarding checks are undertaken in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE).

Details

This is a long-term, full-time position. Availability 5 days a week between 8:30am and 15:30pm. Location: Witham.

Remuneration and Employment Type

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.

Training, Safeguarding and Privacy

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, which may include an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.