SEN Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant

Location: Braintree, Essex

Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: Immediate Start

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic individual looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEN school in Braintree that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant on a permanent basis.

The school supports pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and the successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils access their education, develop their independence and reach their individual goals.

The role will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs

Supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties, communication needs and physical disabilities

Assisting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development

Supporting pupils with personal care and mobility where required

Using a patient and consistent approach to support behaviour and engagement

Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff

Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

Supporting pupils to develop their independence, communication and life skills

The ideal candidate will:

Have a caring, compassionate and patient nature

Be confident supporting children and young people with SEND

Be comfortable providing personal care where required

Have strong communication and teamwork skills

Be reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic

Have experience within education, care, support work or SEN – although transferable experience will also be considered

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent position within a supportive specialist school, working consistent school hours of 9:00am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Immediate start available – apply today to be considered.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work