Learning Support Assistant - SEND Education

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEND EducationSEND SchoolBased in Benfleet, EssexFull-time

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is dedicated and passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. The school, based in Benfleet - Essex, caters for children and young adults from 5 to 18 years old with varied needs, such as ASD, ADHD, PMLD, Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs.

Your role as a Learning Support Assistant will be to support the pupils on a 1:1 basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred but not essential. Experience working within a school-based or care-based environment is critical, as you must have basic knowledge and understanding of supporting children with learning care needs such as personal care.

Job Responsibilities

Experience supporting young adults or children in education

Experience or willingness to assist with personal care

Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively

A valid DBS registered with the online update service or willing to apply for a new DBS.

Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1‐6 months

Benefits to you

Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience

Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience

Based in Benfleet, Essex

Term Time only

Full registration can be completed remotely online

School Hours 8.30am‐3.45pm

Job Requirements

Experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.

Valid DBS registered with the online update service or willing to apply for a new one.

Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1‐6 months

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

Timeplan Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Timeplan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South Benfleet

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English