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LSA / TA / SEND Support Worker / Youth Worker / Care Assistant / Graduate Wanted in Basildon!
* Do you want to make a real difference in children’s lives?
* Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?
* Would you love to work in a thriving, specialist school environment?
If so, a fantastic special needs school in Basildon is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join their team!
This welcoming school supports children with a range of additional needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Complex Needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The staff work closely together to create a positive, inclusive environment where every child can succeed.
The Role:
* Work Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm) within the school or college provision.
* Support students with MLD, Complex Needs, and SEMH on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping to improve engagement, independence, and progress.
* Develop your skills as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) through hands-on experience and expert guidance from the school’s team.
* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure consistent support both in school and at home.
* Bring a positive, patient, and proactive attitude, building strong relationships and making a lasting impact on each child’s development.
What We’re Looking For:
No prior school experience is required! We welcome applications from:
* Graduates (Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, etc.)
* Support Workers / Youth Workers / Healthcare Assistants / Care Assistants
* Individuals with personal or professional experience supporting children or adults with additional needs
This is a full-time, temp-to-permanent opportunity — perfect for anyone looking to start or progress their career in education or special needs support.
The school is easily commutable from Southend, Wickford, Benfleet, and surrounding areas, with excellent transport links and on-site parking available.
If this sounds like you, apply today and start making a difference !
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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