Job Description

Job Title: Learning Support Tutor (BASE)

Location:

Essex RM16

Contract Type:

Non-Teaching (Permanent)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)

Start Date:

Immediate Start

Actual Salary:

23,313.69 - 23,646.63 (based on 37.5 hours per week)

London Weighting:

None

Additional Benefits:

Performance and Loyalty Bonus | Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) | Wellbeing Cash Plan | Exclusive Benefits

Join Our Inclusive and Supportive Team

We are proud to be a school that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the strength of personalised education. We're currently looking for a committed and compassionate Learning Support Tutor to join our BASE team -- a dedicated provision within our wider SEN (Special Educational Needs) department supporting students with higher and more complex needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a pupil's educational and personal development journey.

Main Areas of Responsibility

As a

Learning Support Tutor (BASE)

, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils with their learning on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, under the direction of the class teacher or Inclusion Manager Attending to pupils' personal care needs, including hygiene and welfare routines, and supporting individual programmes related to social or health needs Assisting in the implementation of

person-centred planning

and contributing to the review of

SEND support targets

Liaising with external professionals (e.g. speech therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists) to ensure the effective delivery of individualised support plans Promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where

SEND students

feel valued and supported Monitoring pupils' progress and emotional well-being, identifying barriers to learning and reporting concerns to the appropriate staff Acting as a positive role model and establishing supportive relationships with pupils Encouraging inclusion across all aspects of school life, fostering acceptance and engagement with all peers

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

Has experience working with children or young people, particularly those with special educational needs (SEND, SEMH, ASD, etc.) Is confident, patient, and has a compassionate approach to supporting learning Understands the importance of personal care, safeguarding, and behaviour management Can work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN professionals, and families Is reliable, proactive, and committed to student progress and well-being
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,313.69-23,646.63 per year

Experience:

LSA: 1 year (required) TA: 1 year (required) SEN LSA: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person