Learning Support Worker - Essex

Do you see yourself as a skilled professional who can be a cornerstone of a school's inclusion strategy?

Are you an expert at building trust with students who find learning a challenge, helping them to re-engage and succeed?

Are you looking for an opportunity in Essex where your expertise in SEN support is critical to our success?

If you're a dedicated professional looking for a role that matches your skills, we have the perfect opportunity.

Position: Learning Support Worker

Location: Essex

Contract Type: Part-Time fixed term

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: SEN experience

Randstad is seeking experienced Special Educators to provide high-quality individual and small-group support to students with diverse learning needs. As a key member of a dedicated school team, you will help create a positive and inclusive classroom where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

This is a part time fixed term permanent position and you will be required to support inline with school hours.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to and I will get back to you soon!

Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN.
• Implement and track progress against Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist teachers in adapting learning materials and classroom activities.
• Support student's social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Observe, record, and report on student progress to the SENCO.

Preferred Skills:

• Proven experience supporting children with SEN (e.g., ASC, SEMH, SpLD).
• A Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the UK curriculum.
• Effective communication and positive behaviour management skills.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a car.

Personal Attributes:

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• A professional and collaborative team member.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to and I will be in touch with you

I look forward to hearing from you soon!