⭐ Join Our Team as a Learning Support Assistant! ⭐
Location: Wickford, Essex (East of England)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £85 - £90 per day
Bonus: Earn a £50 referral bonus for every successful referral!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in students' lives? Do you thrive in an environment where you can support and empower children with learning difficulties or disabilities? If so, we want you to be part of our team as a Learning Support Assistant!
What You’ll Be Doing:
One-to-One Support: Provide dedicated, personalised support to students with learning difficulties or disabilities, helping them overcome challenges and reach their potential.
Implement IEPs: Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), tailoring learning strategies to suit each student's unique needs.
✏️ Collaborate with Teachers: Work closely with classroom teachers to deliver tailored lesson plans that support and engage all students.
Support & Care: Help with behavior management, personal care, and provide emotional and practical support to ensure a positive learning experience.
Promote Inclusion: Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and supported.
What You’ll Bring:
✅ Experience: Previous experience working with students who have special educational needs (SEN) is essential.
Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students, staff, and parents.
Team Player: You’re a collaborative team member, always ready to support and share ideas.
Safeguarding Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies to ensure student well-being.
Your Background:
Education: Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths.
Experience: Proven experience in a similar role within an educational setting, working with SEN students.
Knowledge & Skills: Familiarity with various learning strategies and techniques, along with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications (a Bonus!):
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.
First Aid Training Certification – because safety is key!
Additional SEN Qualifications in special education or child development will set you apart!
Why Work With Us?
Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of students who need extra support, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages professional development.
⏰ Varied Work Hours: Enjoy a flexible schedule based on school timetables.
Active Role: This role may involve physical activities, such as assisting students with mobility needs, keeping every day engaging.
Working Conditions:
- Collaborate closely with teaching staff, parents, and other professionals.
- Be prepared to comply with all school policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and structured learning environment.
- Flexibility in working hours, adapting to school schedules and timetables.
Ready to make a difference and be part of an incredible team? Apply now to become our next Learning Support Assistant and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment for every student!
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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