Learning Support Assistant

Pay: £100.00-£120.00 per day

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Hours: Full/part time available

Start Date: September 2025

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual looking to make a real impact within SEND?

Spencer Clarke Education have partnered with an award winning further education college based in Chelmsford. The college are seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to support students with a range of learning disabilities and complex needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), ASD, communication needs, behavioural needs and personal care requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing, well-resourced setting that offers excellent support and training for staff committed to inclusive education.

The Role:

• Support young adults across college setting, aged 16-19
• Assist with daily routines, learning activities, personal care, and mobility needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff
• Use non-verbal communication strategies
• Promote a safe, structured and caring environment for learning and development

Requirements:

• Experience in SEND, care, or educational settings
• Comfortable with personal care and high-needs support
• Patient, kind-natured and physically fit for a hands-on role
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person