SEN Learning Support Assistant – Leigh-on-Sea
Full time, long term
Mainstream Primary School, dedicated SEN provision
Ready for a role that feels meaningful every single day? This brilliant primary school in Leigh-on-Sea is opening its doors to a new SEN Learning Support Assistant, and if you love supporting children with SEMH and autism, this could be the perfect next step for you.
You’ll be joining a team that values calm, connection and creativity, and you’ll work with pupils who need someone patient, steady and genuinely invested in their progress. No two days will look the same, and that’s exactly what makes this role so rewarding.
What you’ll be doing
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and ASD, helping them navigate their day with confidence
• Building strong, trusting relationships that make a real difference
• Working closely with the SENCO, teachers and therapists
• Creating structured, safe and nurturing spaces for learning
• Celebrating small wins that feel huge to the children you support
What the school is looking for
• Experience supporting children with SEMH and autism
• A calm, thoughtful and encouraging approach
• Someone who thrives in SEN environments and loves being hands-on
• A team player who brings positivity and consistency
What you’ll get from Protocol Education
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella complications
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Support from a dedicated local consultant who’s always in your corner
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEN and alternative settings
• A smooth, friendly registration process
Quick question before we go any further…
Are you Thrive trained?
If not, you can access free Thrive training through us. It’s a brilliant way to strengthen your skills and stand out in SEN settings.
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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