Learning Support Assistant (Autism & Complex Needs)

Join a Specialist SEN Setting

Protocol Education is working in partnership with a specialist school in Basildon that supports children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and complex learning needs. We are seeking compassionate, resilient and proactive Learning Support Assistants who are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a highly supportive environment where you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Support pupils with autism and complex additional needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis. Assist with the delivery of tailored learning activities and interventions. Promote communication, social interaction and independence. Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies. Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to meet individual EHCP outcomes. Support sensory, communication and learning needs throughout the school day. Assist with personal care where required. Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Autism support Residential care Support work Youth work Mental health services Education or childcare settings You will be:

Patient, calm and nurturing. Resilient and confident managing challenging situations positively. Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs. A strong communicator and effective team player.

What Protocol Education Offers

Weekly PAYE pay. Full-time, long-term opportunities. Access to free CPD and SEND training. Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. Potential routes into permanent employment.

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks and safeguarding compliance procedures in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

Apply today to secure a rewarding role supporting pupils with autism and complex needs within a specialist school in Basildon.

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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