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Learning Support Assistant Basildon

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Essex
Date posted : 28/10/26
  1. Full Time
£92 - 110 per day

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Basildon | £92–£110 Per Day

Looking for your next role in education? Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant, have previously worked with children or young people, or are keen to develop your SEN experience, we have opportunities available across Basildon and the surrounding areas.

With flexible daily supply work, regular long-term placements, and permanent positions available, we can help you find a role that suits your experience, availability, and career ambitions.

Roles may include providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and a range of other additional needs.

You could be:

  • Supporting pupils to access classroom learning
  • Delivering one-to-one or small-group interventions
  • Helping pupils work towards EHCP targets
  • Adapting activities to meet individual needs
  • Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement
  • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

✔ Experience working with children or young people
✔ Education, care, support work, or youth work experience
✔ SEN experience or an interest in developing your SEN knowledge
✔ A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✔ A genuine passion for helping children succeed

Qualifications are desirable but not always essential. We value attitude, reliability, transferable experience, and a willingness to learn just as highly.

What's available?

✔ £92–£110 per day, depending on experience and assignment
✔ Flexible day-to-day and bank work
✔ Regular weekly bookings
✔ Long-term LSA and SEN opportunities
✔ Permanent positions available
✔ Opportunities in primary and specialist settings
✔ Valuable SEN experience and professional development
✔ Access to training opportunities
✔ Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant

Ready to find your next opportunity in Basildon?

Whether you're looking for the flexibility of working across different schools or the stability of a long-term or permanent role, we'd love to help you find a position that's right for you.

Apply today to explore Learning Support Assistant opportunities across Basildon and the surrounding area.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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