At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs to help them thrive in a safe learning environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at a specialist Alternative Provision in Heybridge.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with supportive leadership and collaborative colleagues.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives every day while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people; passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Location: Heybridge, Essex
Salary: Scale 5 (Points 10–13)
Contract: Full Time | Fixed Term until 21st July 2027 (following a successful 12-week temporary period)
Start Date: September 2026
Are you looking for a rewarding Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant role where you can genuinely change young lives? We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision in Heybridge seeking two Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and those who have experienced trauma or adversity.
Whether you already have school experience or have worked in youth work, care, coaching or support roles, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within specialist education.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the SENCo to help pupils achieve their full potential. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Delivering targeted interventions to improve learning and wellbeing.
- Encouraging positive behaviour through trauma-informed approaches.
- Supporting pupils' social, emotional and life skills development.
- Preparing learning resources and assisting classroom activities.
- Monitoring pupil progress and maintaining accurate records.
- Using ICT to enhance learning and engagement.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, parents, carers and external professionals.
- Helping create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for compassionate, resilient individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people. You’ll ideally have:
- Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work or similar settings.
- An understanding of SEND, SEMH and the impact of childhood trauma.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to stay calm and positive in challenging situations.
- Good organisational and ICT skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
- A willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND, autism, ADHD or behavioural needs is desirable but not essential.
Why Join This School?
You'll be joining a dedicated and supportive team where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD.
- Supportive leadership and collaborative colleagues.
- Career progression opportunities within specialist education.
- A rewarding role supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive futures.
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 8:15am – 4:15pm
Friday: 8:15am – 3:45pm
Contract
The successful candidates will begin on a 12-week temporary assignment, with the opportunity to transition to a fixed-term contract until 21st July 2027, subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.
Safeguarding
The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and all safer recruitment procedures in line with current safeguarding legislation.
