Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - Creative/Arts Focus
Location: Benfleet
Start Date: ASAP
Protocol Education are recruiting for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a thriving SEND school in Benfleet. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a Creative or Arts background who can bring their skills to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
About the School
This specialist school takes a holistic approach to learning, with a timetable that combines sensory activities, therapy strategies, and an individualised curriculum. Pupils have a variety of needs, including ASD, SEMH, behavioural challenges, and complex learning difficulties. All pupils have an EHCP, which will guide your support to ensure consistency, structure, and familiarity in their learning journey.
The Role
As an LSA, you will:

• Work 1:1 with pupils as well as support within small classroom groups.
• Use your creative background (Arts, drama, sensory or therapeutic approaches) to engage pupils in meaningful learning.
• Help pupils to build confidence, resilience and positive relationships through fun, interactive and supportive activities.
• Be adaptable, proactive, and enthusiastic in supporting pupils with a wide range of needs and emotions.

We are looking for someone who:

• Believes every student can thrive and achieve, regardless of their challenges.
• Is positive, resilient, creative and flexible in their approach.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Has experience in SEND support (desirable but not essential if you have a strong creative/arts background).

What Protocol Education can offer:

• Competitive pay rates that reflect your experience and responsibilities.
• Ongoing CPD training
• Candidate networking and social events.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Support with CV writing and career progression.

If you're passionate about using your creativity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now via this advert or through the Protocol Education website.
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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