Do you excel at keeping precise, detailed records of a student's daily wins to share directly with the SENCO and parents?
Are you a natural team player who loves brainstorming new, person-centred interventions with experienced teachers?
Are you looking for a long-term permanent move that opens doors to world-class training in child development?
If you are a natural problem-solver who loves helping children overcome barriers to learning, we want you on our team.
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Hockley
Contract Type: Full‑Time Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Qualification: SEN experience
Randstad Education is looking for dedicated Learning Support Assistants to provide high‑quality 1:1 and small‑group support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will be the vital champion who helps children break through learning barriers, build confidence, and feel safe. If you want to work alongside a passionate team in a highly inclusive environment, let’s talk.
This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday – Friday inline with school hours.
Responsibilities
- Provide targeted 1:1 and small‑group support to students with SEN.
- Implement and track progress against Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Assist teachers in adapting learning materials and classroom activities.
- Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
- Observe, record, and report on student progress to the SENCO.
Preferred Skills
- Proven experience supporting children with SEN (e.g., ASC, SEMH, SpLD).
- A Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the UK curriculum.
- Effective communication and positive behaviour management skills.
- A full, clean driving licence and access to a car.
Personal Attributes
- Comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
- Ability to engage with, and build rapport with students.
- Creative, proactive and flexible in supporting style.
- Experience with SEND or knowledge of learning difficulties.
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
- Professional and collaborative team member.
Application and Vetting
All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education’s child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.
Please note that this role is unable to offer any sponsorship at this time.
To apply, email your CV to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk.
