Learning Support Assistant - SEND School - Benfleet - Immediate Start

Learning Support Assistant - SEND School - Benfleet - Immediate Start

Protocol Education are working with a specialist SEND school in Benfleet that is looking for resilient and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to support teenagers and Post-16 learners with complex needs.

Many of the students require individualised support to help them navigate the school day, regulate their emotions and develop independence. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to provide consistent, structured support throughout the day.

The Role

• Supporting teenagers and Post-16 learners with complex needs
• Providing personalised support to help students stay engaged with their learning
• Helping young people regulate emotions and manage challenging situations
• Working closely with teachers and therapists as part of a supportive team
• Encouraging independence and confidence in daily routines

What We're Looking For

• Calm, patient and resilient individuals
• Confident supporting young people who may find the world around them challenging
• Team players who can follow support plans and adapt when needed
• Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching or similar settings is beneficial

This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who benefit from stability, patience and understanding.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:15pm (term time only)
One staff meeting per month until approximately 4:30pm

Pay

£90 - £100 per day depending on experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or get in touch with Lewis at Protocol Education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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