SEN Learning Support Assistant in Essex

Be the reason a child believes they can. Some children need a little extra support to thrive at school. Others need someone who understands that progress doesn't always look like a ticked box or a completed worksheet. We're looking for a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive school in Basildon, helping pupils with additional needs access learning, build confidence, and enjoy their school day. Whether you've worked in education, care, youth work, or a specialist setting, if you're patient, compassionate, and ready to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH
• Providing one-to-one and small group support both inside and outside the classroom
• Helping pupils stay engaged with learning and develop independence
• Building positive relationships that encourage confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and wider support staff
• Creating a calm, nurturing environment where every child feels valued

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, either in schools or other settings
• A calm, patient, and positive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to adapt to different learning and behavioural needs
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential

Why you'll love this role:

This is more than a support role. It's an opportunity to be part of a child's journey, celebrating the small wins that often become the biggest breakthroughs. You'll join a school that values its support staff and understands the impact a great SEN Learning Support Assistant can have on a pupil's confidence, progress, and future.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provision settings
• Easy registration process and local placements
• Refer a friend scheme with rewards available
• Thrive trained? If not, we've got you covered. Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training to help you develop valuable skills in supporting children's emotional wellbeing and behaviour.

Ready to make every school day count? Apply today and start a role where your support could change a child's whole experience of 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.

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’. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided.