Job Title: Learning Support Assistant - SEN School
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Be the Difference as a Learning Support Assistant.
Are you looking for a role where your support can transform a student’s school day? GSL Education is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join welcoming and specialist SEN schools in Colchester. If you’re calm under pressure and passionate about inclusive learning, this could be your next step.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Support students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH
• Work under the direction of the class teacher to adapt resources and instruction
• Build trusting relationships that help learners feel secure and confident
• Reinforce learning through structured activities and consistent routines
• Promote independence, positive behaviour, and emotional regulation
Who We’re Looking For:
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in a school or care-based setting
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with learners
• A flexible, proactive approach and a strong sense of empathy
• 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 the 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.
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