Learning Support Assistant - SEN School

Role: Learning Support Assistant SEN School
Location: Colchester
Pay Rate: GBP88.92 GBP110per day
Start Date: September 2025

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.