Location: Witham / Great Baddow (flexibility across both sites may be required)
Salary: £21,257.48 – £25,000 per annum (term-time only)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Do you enjoy working with children and want to make a genuine difference to their day-to-day lives? Are you patient, kind and someone who takes joy in celebrating even the smallest achievements?
We’re looking for a warm and caring Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND setting. In this role, you’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils with a wide range of additional needs access learning, build confidence and develop important life skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play an important part in each pupil’s day. You may be supporting on a one-to-one basis or working with small groups, helping children to engage with their learning, follow routines and feel secure. You’ll also provide emotional support, offering reassurance, encouragement and consistency whenever it’s needed.
Every day is different, but each one brings the opportunity to have a lasting, positive impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building strong, trusting relationships so pupils feel safe, supported and valued
- Supporting learning activities both in and out of the classroom, keeping them engaging and accessible
- Helping pupils to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour with patience and care
- Following individual education and support plans to help each child progress
- Encouraging independence, communication and self-confidence
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff
- Observing and sharing feedback on pupil progress, achievements and any challenges
- Supporting daily routines and transitions, helping to maintain a calm and structured environment
- Supervising classes when required in the teacher’s absence
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be a qualified teacher – what matters most is your passion for supporting children and your ability to remain patient, positive and resilient. Ideally, you will have:
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND
- An understanding of social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable nature
- The ability to adapt your approach to meet individual needs
- Confidence using IT to support learning
- A calm, flexible and positive attitude
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Be part of a welcoming, supportive and friendly team
- Access to ongoing training and development, including Thrive, Safeguarding and Essex Steps
- Term-time only working for a great work-life balance
- Free uniform and optional free lunches
- Company pension, onsite parking and private healthcare after one year
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be a consistent, positive presence in the lives of children who truly benefit from your support.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch with Harry at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more.