Who are we?
TCHC Group has been creating opportunities since 2004, supporting young people and adults to learn, achieve and progress. We’re an ethical, friendly, and disability-confident employer that believes in working together to make a difference.
TCHC is a disability confident, committed employer.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a passionate LSA to support learners. You’ll provide 1:1 and small group interventions, support EHCP reviews, and help learners gain independence, confidence, and positive outcomes. At our centre, we aim to create an environment where learning is engaging and tailored to meet the needs of every learner.
Job Title:Learning Support Assistant
Location:Basildon Southgate
Working Hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, 1-hour lunch, 37.5 hours per week (Term Time only 38 plus 2 weeks). Some flexibility on these hours may be required.
Contract Type:Fixed-term contract until July 2026
Reports to: Centre Manager
Salary Band: £21,546 gross per annum (FT equivalent £24,570)
What are we looking for?
Qualifications:
• Qualified to PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) - Essential
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above - Essential
• L2/L3 Safeguarding - Essential
• SEN qualifications demonstrating knowledge and competency with ASD (autism spectrum disorder)
• Behaviour management training
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Provide direct support to learners in both group and individual settings
• Play an active role in classroom and physical activities alongside tutors
• Gain on-the-job training with continued professional development (CPD)
• Assist with lesson preparation, schemes of work, Individual Student Plans (ISPs) and Care Plans
• Maintain knowledge of each learner’s stage of development, assessments, and support needs
• Support with educational visits and accompany learners when required
• Follow and promote safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, and data protection policies
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent Duty, and advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and adults. In pursuit of our dedication, we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.
Commitment to Safeguarding
TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.
We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Please see our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information, or get in touch on 01923 698430 or safeguarding@tchc.net
Pre-employment checks
The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.
Please note that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory for this role.
Rewards for your hard work
For us here at TCHC, reward means far more than just pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes:
•Annual leave up to 25 days plus 8 public Bank Holidays
•We operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period in which you will receive an additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period after 1 year of service.
•When your birthday falls on a working day, you will receive the day off at full pay.
•Sickness pay allowance after the probationary period.
•Pension scheme after 3 months you have been employed with us
•Bupa Cash Plan, level 1, paid by the company after the probationary period.
•Employee Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day, every day of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)
•Discounted membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)
•Long Service club loyalty gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service
•Quarterly and annual awards
•Company tools and equipment for the performance of your duties
•Reimbursement of travel expenses
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the application form online at: