Learning Support Assistant

Pay: £15-£16 per hour

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Southend

Hours: Full/part time available

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual looking to make a real impact within SEND?

Social Work Partners have partnered with an award winning college based in Southend. Our client is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support students with a range of learning disabilities and complex needs, including social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), ASD, behavioural needs and personal care requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing, well-resourced setting that offers excellent support and training for staff committed to inclusive education.

The Role:

• Support students of all age groups (from 3-19)
• Assist with daily routines, learning activities, personal care, and mobility needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff
• Use non-verbal communication strategies
• Promote a safe, structured and caring environment for learning and development

Requirements:

• Experience in SEND, care, or educational settings
• Comfortable with personal care and high-needs support
• Patient, kind-natured and physically fit for a hands-on role
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)