Randstad
SEN Learning Support Assistant
SEN Learning Support Assistant at Randstad, based in Chelmsford, East of England, paying £95 - £100 per day. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £95 - £100 per day
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Chelmsford, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
- Immediate start
6% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference PR-1559220
About the role
Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant (Secondary & FE)
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Pay Rate: £95.00 - £100.00 per day (DOE, PAYE / Weekly Pay)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
Randstad Education is currently recruiting a proactive SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for immediate start across secondary schools and specialist college settings in Chelmsford. You will support students aged 11-19+ with diverse learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and speech, language, and communication barriers.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group academic support across Key Stages 3, 4, and FE vocational courses.
Assist pupils in following classroom instructions, breaking down curriculum tasks, and staying engaged.
Help students develop self-regulation strategies and confidence in both academic and social situations.
Support personal care, mobility, and dignity routines where outlined in individual pupil care plans.
Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCos, and pastoral leads to monitor EHCP targets.
Requirements:
Previous experience supporting SEN in education, youth work, or residential care settings.
Willingness and confidence to assist with personal care routines when required.
Essential: Safeguarding, Prevent, and Allergy Training completed within the last 12 months (or a commitment to complete these prior to placement to meet full GCA clearance standards, which Randstad is compliant with).
Essential: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (covering Child & Adult Workforce), or a commitment to obtain one immediately.
Right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Please apply immediately with your CV or contact John at [email removed] for more information. We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
experience
Non Teaching
skills
SEN experience
education
high school
Reference: PR-1559220 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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