Looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant in Wickford!
Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Wickford
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (PAYE, depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Flexible working | Temp-to-Perm options available
Start Date: immediately
Are you passionate about supporting children with complex learning needs across primary and secondary years? Do you want a rewarding role where every day truly makes a difference? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
A specialist SEND school in Wickford is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistants to join their expanding team. The school supports pupils aged 5–16, offering outstanding learning facilities and professional development for staff.
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About the School:
This inclusive and nurturing specialist provision supports children and young people with:
* Autism (ASC)
* Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
* Communication and interaction needs
* Complex learning profiles
* Sensory processing differences
The school follows a highly personalised curriculum promoting communication, independence and life skills, alongside academic learning. It is a well-resourced setting with sensory rooms, therapy spaces, outdoor play areas, emotional regulation zones, specialist equipment and structured learning environments designed to help every pupil succeed.
Staff work collaboratively with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and behaviour specialists to support pupils’ holistic development.
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About the Role:
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:
* Support pupils across primary and secondary years in the classroom and small groups
* Deliver 1:1 interventions tailored to individual needs
* Use communication strategies such as PECs, Makaton, or visual aids
* Implement behaviour plans using positive and supportive strategies
* Assist with personal care if required (training provided)
* Support emotional regulation and social skills development
* Encourage independence and engagement in learning
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families
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Ideal Candidate:
✅ Compassionate, patient, and resilient
✅ Passionate about supporting children with SEND across ages 5–16
✅ Able to remain calm under pressure
✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✅ Experience in education, care, youth work, or SEN (desirable but not essential)
✅ Willing to support with personal care and mobility needs
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We Offer:
* Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
* Temp-to-perm opportunities
* Excellent training and continuous professional development
* Supportive teaching and leadership teams
* Specialist SEN experience across primary and secondary years
* Career progression routes – ideal for future Teachers, SENCOs, Therapists, HLTAs or Behaviour Mentors
* A meaningful and rewarding role every day
For more details about the role contact Katie Gibson or apply at gsleducation