SEND Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Learning Support Assistant in Basildon, where your passion for supporting children with special needs can truly make a difference. In this fulfilling role, you will work closely with students who have diverse needs, including ASD and MLD, providing the encouragement and support they require to thrive. This long-term, full-time position offers you the chance to change lives while receiving training and support to help you succeed. If you are driven to inspire and empower students, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Long-term position

Training and support

Meaningful work

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with special needs in a classroom setting.
• Foster a positive learning environment and encourage student development.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in social care or education

Job description

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

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Job Description:

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and vulnerable adults? Do you have a passion for supporting those with special needs? Whether you're new to social care or have personal experience with SEND, we want YOU!

Protocol Education is on the lookout for dynamic and compassionate individuals to join a SEND provision in Basildon as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA).

This is your chance to work with students who have a wide range of special needs such as ASD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, PMLD, or those with Statements of Educational Need. No experience? No problem! If you have the drive to make a positive difference, we’ll help you thrive in this role!

As a part of our team, you’ll be an inspiration to our students, providing the encouragement and support they need to reach their full potential. You'll build strong relationships, foster a positive learning environment, and empower each student to achieve their best—regardless of their individual needs.

What’s in it for you?

• A long-term, full-time position: 5 days a week, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• A chance to change lives and be part of something truly meaningful
• Training and support to help you succeed in your role

If you have a passion for making a real difference in the world of SEND, this is the role for you! Don’t wait—apply now!

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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