SEND Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Halstead; 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 SEND provision. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of students with special educational needs. You will work closely with children, helping them overcome challenges and thrive in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a genuine passion for education and a friendly, positive attitude. Join a fantastic team and help empower students to achieve their potential!

Benefits

Supportive environment

Opportunities for growth

Free online training

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
• Strong relationship-building skills to connect with students.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support children with special educational needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Support for children with special needs

Relationship-building skills

Positive attitude

Patience

Job description

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Client:

Protocol Education

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Halstead, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Do you have a passion for supporting children or vulnerable adults with special needs? Are you eager to make a real impact and help students achieve their potential? Whether you have a social care background, or personal experience working with SEND, this role is your chance to truly make a difference!

Protocol Education is on the lookout for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a SEND provision in Colchester, where you’ll work with students who have a range of special needs, including ASD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and PMLD. No experience is required—just a strong desire to support and encourage students every day!

Why This Role Is Perfect for You:

• You want to inspire, motivate, and support children with special educational needs.
• You’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students, helping them overcome challenges and thrive.
• No experience necessary—we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and enthusiasm to support and learn!
• Work closely with students to support their learning, social development, and emotional well-being.
• Use a friendly, positive approach to help children engage in lessons and activities.
• Build strong relationships with students, gaining their trust and providing consistent support.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure that each child’s needs are met, no matter their individual requirements.

Details:

• Full-time, long-term position (available 5 days a week from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM).
• Based at a specialist SEND provision in Colchester.

What You’ll Bring:

• A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
• A friendly, patient, and positive attitude.
• Strong relationship-building skills to quickly connect with students and support their needs.

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact on students’ lives.
• Supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Be part of a fantastic team working together to help students succeed.

If you have a passion for SEND and want to change lives, then we’d love to hear from you!

Let’s create opportunities and empower students together!

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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