At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with communication needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: A fantastic specialist school in Brentwood dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Temporary position with potential for permanence; safeguarding training provided.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and empower young people to reach their full potential.
- Qualifications: Experience with SLCN or SEND, plus a caring and enthusiastic attitude.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about helping children and young people develop their communication skills and reach their full potential? We are working with a fantastic specialist school in Brentwood that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive team from September.
This specialist setting supports pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to develop their confidence, communication, and independence. The school works closely with speech and language therapists and other professionals to deliver tailored support, enabling pupils to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide personalised support both in and out of the classroom. You will help pupils develop their speech, language, and communication skills through structured interventions, engaging activities, and consistent encouragement, while promoting their social and emotional development.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience supporting children or young people with SLCN, SEND, or additional learning needs
- Be patient, caring, and enthusiastic
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be passionate about helping children build confidence and overcome barriers to learning
- Be able to work effectively as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive school that is committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential. The school also offers excellent training and ongoing professional development for staff looking to build a career in specialist education.
If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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’, which 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.
Learning Support Assistant - SLCN School in Brentwood employer: Protocol Education Ltd
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