SEN Learning Support Assistant

earning Support Assistant - Secondary Alternative Provision
Location: Tiptree area

Tradewind Recruitment, proudly recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For, is delighted to be supporting a well-regarded education provision in the Tiptree area in their search for a committed Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

A specialist education setting is seeking dedicated and empathetic Learning Support Assistants to work with secondary-aged pupils who face significant barriers to engaging with school. The focus of this role is to help learners rebuild confidence, re-establish positive routines, and gradually re-engage with education in a structured and supportive environment.

You will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and pastorally, helping them to access learning in a way that meets their individual needs. Acting as a consistent and trusted adult, you will contribute to creating a calm, stable and encouraging environment where pupils can make meaningful progress over time.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent role model
• Provide targeted support in both 1:1 and small group settings
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement using appropriate strategies
• Deliver structured interventions to help remove barriers to learning
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, families and external agencies
• Monitor progress and contribute to records of engagement and achievement

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, disengagement, or behavioural challenges
• Be calm, patient and resilient when working in challenging situations
• Understand the importance of consistency, structure and positive relationships
• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a wider team
• Be open to training and professional development opportunities

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity for long-term and permanent positions
• Rewarding and meaningful work within education

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a setting where staff are trusted, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity to start ASAP / September 2026.