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Learning Support Assistant - SEMH Alternative Provision
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 25,992 - 27,711 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southend on Sea
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Learning Support Assistant – SEMH Alternative Provision
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: £21,313 pro rata (FTE: £25,992 – £27,711)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Protocol Education is working with a well-established SEMH alternative provision in Southend that is looking to appoint a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant for the new academic year starting September 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive specialist setting that works with pupils across KS1–KS4 who present with a range of complex needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, autism, communication needs, and other barriers to learning.
The Role:
You’ll be supporting students with additional needs, helping them to engage with their learning and reach their potential. Working alongside teachers and support staff, you’ll play a key role in building trust, promoting positive behaviour, and providing tailored academic and emotional support.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience or a strong interest in working with pupils with SEMH and related needs
Brings patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to classroom support
Can work flexibly and adapt to meet the needs of different students
Is confident working across a range of key stages (KS1 to KS4)
Why Work with Protocol Education?
Access to exclusive roles across Essex and Southend
Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella fees
Free CPD and training opportunities
Supportive, specialist consultants with SEND knowledge
£50 referral bonus for recommending friends and colleagues
Safeguarding Statement:
The provision is part of a Multi-Academy Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and online background searches.
Interested?
Get in touch today to discuss the role and secure your place for September. The school may close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.
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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