Learning Support Assistant

Want a role where you’re genuinely valued, not just “extra support”?

Working through Protocol Education means more than just finding a job. It means weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies, free CPD to grow your skills, and a consultant who actually listens to what you’re looking for. We work with welcoming schools across Basildon who appreciate brilliant support staff and treat them as part of the team, not an afterthought.

If you’re calm in the chaos, patient when it counts, and passionate about helping children thrive, this could be your next move.

The role

We’re looking for a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant school in Basildon. You’ll be right there in the classroom, making a real difference to pupils who need that extra bit of support to shine.

This isn’t a sit-on-the-sidelines kind of job. It’s hands-on, heart-first, and impactful every single day.

What you’ll be doing:

1:1 support for pupils with special educational needs, helping them access learning with confidence
Supporting individual education plans, working closely with the class teacher
Keeping pupils engaged, breaking down instructions so learning feels achievable
De-escalating tricky moments with calm, positive behaviour strategies
Building strong relationships with teachers, parents, and professionals
Creating a nurturing space where children feel safe, included, and understood

You’re not “just” an LSA. You’re the steady presence, the quiet encourager, the one who helps things click.

What we’re looking for:

✔ Right to work in the UK
✔ A valid DBS, or willingness to apply for one
✔ Experience supporting children with SEND
✔ An understanding of different learning styles and how to adapt
✔ Patience, empathy, and a genuinely caring approach

If you’ve worked with autism, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs, we’d love to hear about it.

Why join Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella faff
FREE access to our CPD Academy, including SEND-focused training
A dedicated consultant who keeps things simple and finds roles that suit you
Flexible opportunities across primary schools in Basildon
Referral scheme, earn rewards for recommending friends

Every placement supports a local school and helps a child feel more confident in their classroom. That’s the bigger picture.

Thrive trained?

Schools love Thrive-trained staff. If you’re not already trained, ask us about our free Thrive training to boost your skill set and stand out even more.

Ready to get started?

If you’re looking for a rewarding SEND role in Basildon where your work truly matters, we’d love to chat.

Apply now with your CV and let’s find you a school where you’ll feel right at home.

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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