SEND Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, providing support in a nurturing environment. No prior experience is necessary, just a passion for helping vulnerable individuals thrive. You will be empowered to grow with training opportunities in First Aid and Manual Handling. Join a supportive team committed to inspiring and transforming lives, and enjoy a fulfilling career in education.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Training and professional development

Opportunity for permanent position

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to build strong relationships with vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support children with special needs in a nurturing environment.
• Help children overcome barriers to learning and develop skills.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

First Aid

Manual Handling

Hoisting

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or social care

Job description

Join a Supportive Team as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Make a Real Difference!

Do you want to change lives and support children with special needs? Do you have a heart for working with vulnerable individuals and a passion for helping them thrive? Whether you have a social care background, or you’ve had personal experience supporting SEND, we want YOU!

Protocol Education is recruiting an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a specialist school that works with children facing a variety of challenges, including MLD, SLD, ASD, and PMLD. This is your chance to become part of a fantastic team dedicated to making a difference!

Why This Role Is Perfect For You:

• A passion for SEND and supporting children to overcome barriers to learning.
• No experience required—just the desire to assist, support, and learn as you go.
• A chance to make a real impact in the lives of children with special educational needs.
• Work with children in a nurturing environment where every day brings new opportunities for growth and success.

What You’ll Bring:

• A friendly, patient, and positive attitude to teaching and learning.
• The ability to build strong relationships with children, quickly gaining trust and providing the support they need.
• An eagerness to learn and develop your skills, with training in First Aid, Manual Handling, and Hoisting (desirable but not essential).

Details:

• Long-term, full-time role (5 days a week from 8:30am to 3:30pm).
• Located at a specialist school with a great team, committed to supporting SEND students.

What We Offer:

• A supportive work environment where you’ll be empowered to grow and develop.
• Training and professional development to help you excel in your role.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs!

If you are passionate about supporting SEND students, then this is your chance to get involved!

Let’s work together to inspire, empower, and transform lives!

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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