SEND Learning Support Assistant - Great Oakley / Harwich

Randstad Education; Hare Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational staffing agency is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant for a school in the Great Oakley Area, Essex. This role supports students with special educational needs, providing individualised assistance, social integration, and academic scaffolding. The ideal candidate will have compassion, resilience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £90 - £110 per day, paid weekly, along with opportunities for professional growth and a referral scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Referral Scheme

Professional Growth

Local Expertise

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to support the emotional and academic growth of young people.
• Ability to remain patient and calm when supporting challenging students.
• Strong verbal and written skills to provide feedback on student progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 assistance to students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Help students develop social skills and confidence during activities.
• Implement behaviour management strategies focusing on positive reinforcement.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Communication

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant - Great Oakley / Harwich

Salary: £90 - £110 per day

Location: Great Oakley Area, Essex

Are you looking for a fulfilling role in a school that feels like a community?

Randstad Education is searching for a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a friendly secondary team near Great Oakley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who lives locally or enjoys the scenic commute of North East Essex. You will be working in a school that prides itself on its inclusive ethos, ensuring that every student-regardless of their challenges-has the support they need to succeed.

The Role

• Individualised Support: Provide 1:1 assistance to students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), focusing on ASD, ADHD, or physical disabilities.
• Social Integration: Help students develop social skills and confidence during break times and group activities.
• Academic Scaffolding: Work under the guidance of the SENCO to simplify instructions and support students with literacy and numeracy.
• Positive Reinforcement: Implement behaviour management strategies that focus on rewarding progress and building resilience.

The Requirements

• Compassion: A genuine desire to support the emotional and academic growth of young people.
• Resilience: The ability to remain patient and calm when supporting students who may find the school day challenging.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to liaise with teachers and provide feedback on student progress.
• DBS: An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or a willingness to process a new one).
• Transport: As Great Oakley is a rural village, having your own transport is highly beneficial for the commute.

The Randstad Advantage

• Competitive Pay: £90 - £110 per day, paid weekly.
• Referral Scheme: Earn £300 in vouchers for every friend you refer to us!
• Professional Growth: Free access to specialist training, including Introduction to SEN and De-escalation Techniques.
• Local Expertise: A dedicated consultant who knows the schools in the Harwich and Tendring area personally.

How to Apply

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