SEN Learning Support Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with SEN experience? Are you passionate about helping students progress, academically, emotionally and socially? If so please keep reading for an exciting opportunity in the Basildon area:

Our clients are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work with a range of different SEN difficulties and abilities including PMLD and SLD. You will be supporting students of all ages as you potentially move around the school to support where help is required.

We are looking for somebody to start ASAP, initially on a temporary basis but with the potential of becoming permanent for the right person. This is a great opportunity for somebody to:

- Gain experience working with students in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
- Work in a specially resourced provision with soft play, sensory rooms and a hydrotherapy pool.
- Expand your knowledge of working with students with a variety of SEN difficulties
- To work with a range of different ages and ability groups


The school provides education for pupils aged 3-19. They have a wide range of special educational needs, including those with moderate, severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Many of the pupils have Autism.

The successful candidate should have:

- The creativity required to engage with students with SEN difficulties
- The interpersonal skills needed to effectively communicate with staff and students
- The ability to think outside of the box
- The passion to want to help make a difference to the student?s lives.
- A strong background working as an LSA or TA (SEN experienced would be advantageous but is not essential providing you have the right attitude and desire)

If you think this could be the job for you then please send your CV to Greg Burns. Greg is our dedicated SEN Consultant and will be happy to guide you through each step of the process from your application, right up to starting with the school