Job description
Role: Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant
Location: Colchester
Pay Rate: £90 – £130 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Support Individual Potential as a Complex Needs LSA – Colchester
GSL Education is currently seeking skilled and patient Learning Support Assistants to join specialist provisions in Colchester. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in one-to-one and small group settings, supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide tailored support for students with complex learning and physical needs
• Assist with mobility, personal care, and specialist equipment as required
• Collaborate with therapists, SENCOs, and teaching staff
• Maintain consistent communication with staff and families
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and safe learning environment
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• Experience working with complex SEN, PMLD, or medical needs
• A calm, resilient, and attentive approach
• Ability to follow care plans and behaviour strategies
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in Learning Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.