Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)

Tradewind Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Training opportunities

Wellbeing support

Meaningful impact

Supportive team

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary provision in Essex. You will work closely with teaching staff to support students with social, emotional, or additional learning needs, helping them engage with lessons and build confidence in a nurturing environment.

The role involves delivering tailored learning activities, supporting small groups and individuals, and contributing to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, care, or similar support settings.
• Calm, patient and able to build professional relationships with young people.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Adaptable and able to respond positively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to support positive behaviour and encourage student engagement.
• Good standard of literacy, numeracy and basic ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive and consistent relationships with students, providing encouragement, structure and emotional support.
• Assist in delivering tailored learning and intervention activities to meet individual needs.
• Support students one-to-one and in small groups across educational and enrichment activities.
• Promote a calm, safe and inclusive environment that supports wellbeing and participation.
• Help learners develop confidence, self-regulation, communication skills and independence.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and external professionals to support progress.
• Monitor engagement and contribute to progress reviews and support planning.
• Prepare and adapt learning resources for varying ability levels and learning styles.
• Support educational visits and wider provision as required.
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, equality and health & safety procedures.

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary provision in Essex. You will work closely with teaching staff to support students with social, emotional, or additional learning needs, helping them engage with lessons and build confidence in a nurturing environment.

The role involves delivering tailored learning activities, supporting small groups and individuals, and contributing to safeguarding and wellbeing.