SEND Learning Support Assistant - Tendring

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

Job summary

A local education agency is looking for SEND Learning Support Assistants in Tendring. This role involves supporting students with additional needs such as ASD and ADHD across various schools. Ideal candidates will have a background in education or social work and demonstrate patience and resilience. You'll assist in mainstream classrooms, run intervention groups, and track students’ progress. Offering competitive pay of £90 - £110 per day with additional training opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly payments

Referral scheme with £300 vouchers

Access to free SEN training resources

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, social work, or community coaching is highly valued.
• You should be patient, resilient, and possess a 'can-do' attitude.
• A passion for helping young people in the Tendring area achieve their potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Having access to a vehicle is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with students across the SEND spectrum, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Assist students in mainstream classrooms to follow the curriculum alongside peers.
• Run small intervention groups focused on developing social communication and life skills.
• Collaborate with the SENCO to record achievements and help students meet targets.

Skills

Experience in education or social work

Patience

Resilience

Can-do attitude

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant - Tendring

Salary: £90 - £110 per day

Location: Tendring (Clacton / Frinton / Harwich / Manningtree)

Are you looking for a role that offers variety, purpose, and the chance to support students in your local community?

Randstad Education is seeking SEND Learning Support Assistants to work across our partner schools in the Tendring District.

Tendring is a region where schools play a pivotal role in community growth. We are looking for individuals who can act as stable, positive figures for students with additional needs, helping them navigate the challenges of secondary education in a supportive and inclusive way.

The Role

• Diverse Support: Work with students across the SEND spectrum, including ASD (Autism), ADHD, and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health).
• Inclusive Education: Assist students in mainstream classrooms to ensure they can follow the curriculum alongside their peers.
• Skill Building: Run small intervention groups focused on developing social communication and life skills.
• Progress Tracking: Collaborate with the SENCO to record achievements and help students meet the targets set out in their EHCPs.

The Requirements

• Background: Experience in education, care, social work, or community coaching is highly valued.
• Character: You should be patient, resilient, and possess a "can-do" attitude.
• Commitment: A passion for helping young people in the Tendring area achieve their potential.
• DBS: Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Flexibility: Since Tendring covers a wide area, having access to a vehicle is beneficial, though many schools are accessible via local rail links.

The Randstad Benefit

• Pay: £90 - £110 per day, with weekly payments.
• Local Insight: Your dedicated consultant specialises in the Tendring and North Essex cluster.
• Referral Scheme: Earn £300 in Love2Shop vouchers for every candidate you refer!
• Training: Access our free SEN Toolkit, featuring training on de‑escalation, safeguarding, and specific learning difficulties.

How to Apply

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