Learning Support Assistant : Tilbury

Learning Support Assistant : Tilbury

Full-Time 30000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN and track progress against EHCPs.
  • Company: Join a dedicated team in Tilbury that celebrates every minor success as a major victory.
  • Benefits: Full-time permanent position with an ASAP start date and opportunities for professional development.
  • Other info: Candidates must pass child protection vetting, including a DBS check.
  • Why this job: Ideal for proactive individuals eager to creatively support children overcoming learning barriers.
  • Qualifications: Experience with SEN and a Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning is desirable.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.

Can you take a complex classroom worksheet and instantly adapt it into a sensory or visual tool that brings a lesson to life? Do you pride yourself on being highly proactive, flexible, and ready to adapt your supporting style on the feet? Are you eager to join a dedicated, supportive team that treats every single minor success as a major victory? If you are a natural problem-solver who loves helping children overcome barriers to learning, we want you on our team.

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 and 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 the students.
  • Creative, proactive and flexible in supporting style.
  • Experience with SEND or knowledge of learning difficulties.
  • Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
  • A professional and collaborative team member.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting, including a DBS check and satisfactory references. A DBS on the Update Service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

Learning Support Assistant : Tilbury employer: TipTopJob

This role is based in Tilbury, where you will work with a supportive team focused on student success. The company values creativity and flexibility in teaching methods, ensuring a positive impact on children's learning experiences. A full, clean driving licence is required for this position.

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We think you need these skills to ace Learning Support Assistant : Tilbury

SEN Experience
Adaptability
Creative Problem-Solving
Communication Skills
Behaviour Management
Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures
Understanding of the UK Curriculum