Location: Witham, Essex
Pay: £95–£105 per day PAYE
Hours: 8:30am–4:00pm, term-time only
Contract: Full-time, long-term with temp-to-perm opportunity
Looking for a role where you can make a difference every day?
Parker Smith Inclusion is recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist school in Witham, supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and severe learning difficulties.
This is an opportunity to work closely with pupils, helping them access education, develop confidence and build everyday skills.
You'll work alongside teachers and other support staff, with support arrangements ranging from 1:1 and 2:1 to small groups, depending on individual needs.
What does the role involve?
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Supporting pupils with their learning and development.
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Building positive relationships and encouraging independence.
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Helping pupils with communication and emotional regulation.
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Following individual learning and behaviour support plans.
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Using calm and consistent approaches during challenging situations.
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Providing personal care where required.
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Working alongside teachers and other professionals.
Who are we looking for?
Previous SEND experience would be beneficial, but it isn't essential.
We're also interested in people with backgrounds in care, education, youth work or other support roles who are looking to move into specialist education.
You'll need to be patient, reliable and resilient, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
Training and Development
You won't be expected to know everything from day one. The school offers:
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Five-day induction and structured shadowing.
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Specialist training, including behaviour support and manual handling.
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Ongoing guidance from an experienced team.
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The opportunity to secure a permanent position.
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
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Specialist SEND recruitment agency.
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Transparent PAYE pay.
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Personalised support throughout your placement.
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Honest advice and guidance.
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Over 450 five-star Google reviews from educators.
Interested?
If you're interested in finding out more about this Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Witham, get in touch with Danny at Parker Smith Inclusion.
Phone: 0203 011 4848
Email: danny@psinclusion.co.uk