Job Description:

Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Salary: £85 – £105 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

Make a Real Difference – Join a Specialist SEN School in Essex

Inspire EHC is proud to partner with a highly regarded specialist SEN school in Westcliff-on-Sea to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA).

This welcoming and inclusive setting is committed to delivering a holistic, child-centred approach to education, combining personalised learning with therapeutic support. The school focuses on helping every learner achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the School

This specialist provision supports children and young people aged across key stages 3 - 5 with a wide range of complex additional needs, including:

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Complex medical and physical needs
• Communication and sensory processing differences

Students benefit from a highly structured, nurturing environment, where education is tailored to individual needs through multi-disciplinary collaboration, including teachers, therapists, and support staff.

The school places a strong emphasis on:

• Personalised learning pathways
• Communication development (including non-verbal learners)
• Sensory integration and engagement
• Preparing students for independence and future transitions

The Role – Learning Support Assistant

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them to access learning and develop essential life skills.

You will work closely with teaching and therapy teams to provide consistent, high-quality support tailored to each learner.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism, SLD and complex needs in the classroom
• Deliver personalised learning activities and interventions
• Assist with communication strategies, including visual aids and sensory approaches
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Support students with personal care needs where required
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with SEN, autism, or complex needs (essential)
• Background in education, care, or support work (desirable)
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Patience, resilience, and a proactive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Right to work in the UK

Why Work with Inspire EHC?

• Dedicated SEN specialist recruitment consultant
• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to SEND training and CPD opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• A trusted partner supporting SEN professionals across Essex and the UK

Safeguarding

Inspire EHC Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Apply Today

If you're a passionate Learning Support Assistant in Essex looking to make a genuine impact in a specialist SEN setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Inspire EHC to find out more about this rewarding SEN LSA opportunity in Westcliff-on-Sea.