Location: Witham / Great Baddow (you may be asked to work across both sites)
Salary: £21,257.48 – £25,000 per annum (Term-Time Only)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Do you love working with children and want to make a real difference in their lives every single day? Are you patient, caring, and ready to celebrate every little success along the way?
We are looking for a friendly, compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND setting. You’ll work alongside teachers to support pupils with a wide range of additional needs, helping them access lessons, manage routines, and grow in confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll be a vital part of each pupil’s day. You’ll provide one-to-one or small group support, helping children engage with learning, follow routines, and develop essential skills. You’ll also support their emotional wellbeing, providing reassurance, encouragement, and consistency whenever it’s needed.
No two days are the same, but every day offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the young people you support.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building strong, positive relationships with pupils and helping them feel valued
- Supporting learning activities both in the classroom and outside, keeping things fun, engaging, and meaningful
- Helping pupils manage their emotions and behaviour with patience and care
- Following personalised education and support plans to help each child thrive
- Encouraging independence, communication, and confidence
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to make sure every child gets the help they need
- Observing and feeding back on pupil progress, achievements, and any challenges
- Supporting routines, transitions, and helping to create a calm, structured environment
- Stepping in to supervise classes if the teacher is away
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be a qualified teacher to be amazing at this role – just someone who loves helping children, is patient, resilient, and ready to make a difference. Ideally, you’ll have:
- Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEND)
- An understanding of emotional, social, and behavioural needs
- Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner
- The ability to adapt support to suit each child’s unique needs
- Confidence using IT to support learning
- A calm, positive, and flexible attitude
Why You’ll Love This Role
- You’ll be part of a warm, supportive, and friendly team
- You’ll get ongoing training and development, including Thrive, Safeguarding, and Essex Steps
- Term-time only hours give you a healthy work-life balance
- Free uniform and optional free lunches make life easier
- Company pension, onsite parking, and private healthcare after a year
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be a trusted, positive presence in the lives of children who really need you. If you love helping young people grow, learn, and succeed, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today or contact Harry at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more.