Learning Support Assistant (1:1 SEN Support)

Learning Support Assistant (1:1 SEN Support)

Basildon | Full-Time | Starting September

Are you an experienced and compassionate Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference in a child's educational journey?

Protocol Education is recruiting for a full-time 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a thriving mainstream primary school in Basildon from September. This rewarding role involves supporting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) , helping them access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential within the classroom environment.

This position is subject to a successful interview and trial within the school, with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies
• Encourage engagement, independence, and positive learning behaviours
• Help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly ASD
• A genuine passion for education and helping children succeed
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive school team

Why Join This School?

• Welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school
• Supportive leadership team and experienced SEN staff
• Positive and nurturing learning environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
• Potential for a permanent position

Benefits of Working with Protocol Education

• Competitive pay rates
• Friendly and dedicated consultant support
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• Flexible work opportunities across local schools
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Potential for long-term and permanent placements

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a thriving school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your education career with Protocol Education.

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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