SEND Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Learning Support Assistants in Chelmsford. This full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to support children with special educational needs in a positive and welcoming environment. No prior experience is necessary, making this a perfect chance for those passionate about making a difference. Join a dedicated team committed to helping every pupil succeed, and enjoy the satisfaction of building strong connections and inspiring young lives every day.

Benefits

Free Online Safeguarding Training

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, just a desire to help.
• Must have appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse needs including SEMH and complex learning disabilities.
• Inspire and motivate pupils to thrive despite challenges.

Skills

Compassion

Positive Approach

Rapport Building

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Education or Care

Job description

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Are you ready to make a real impact? Passionate about supporting children and vulnerable adults with special needs? Whether you have experience in social care or personal experience in SEND, we want to hear from YOU!

Protocol Education is on the lookout for compassionate and driven individuals to join a SEND provision in Chelmsford as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant (TA).

Who Will You Support?
The amazing students in this school have diverse needs, including:

• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Complex Learning Disabilities
• Or hold a statement of educational need.

Your role is to inspire, motivate, and support each pupil to thrive – no matter their challenges.

Why This Role Is for You:

• No prior experience necessary – just a desire to help!
• Work in a welcoming and supportive environment where every day is rewarding.
• Build strong connections and make a lasting difference in young lives.

What You Need to Know:

• Full-time, long-term role: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.
• Join a dedicated team that is positive, energetic, and committed to helping every pupil succeed.

What You’ll Bring:

• A friendly and positive approach to learning and support.
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of children with SEND.
• The ability to build rapport and strong relationships with individual children.

If this sounds like your perfect opportunity to make a real difference, APPLY NOW and begin your journey in SEND support. Let’s make every day count!

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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