Learning Support Assistant

Part-time Contract 2 plus years

Posted 13 May 2026

Who are we?

This is an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August 2004. Since then, we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to support both young people and adults to learn, achieve and progress toward greater opportunities. TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It is an organisation that is ethical, friendly, and considerate and encompasses these values in all its services and operations.

Most of all, we believe in working together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we work with to grow, to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals and attain a positive outcome.

TCHC is a disability confident, committed employer.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to recruit a passionate and committed Special Educational Needs Support Coach. The intent of this role is to provide support for learners with additional needs. This support, in the form of off-timetable intervention, will be a part of our universal offer for learners with SEND.

The main responsibility of this role will be to conduct Learning Support Meetings for learners who have additional learning needs, including EHCP annual reviews, to provide out‑of‑class 1:1 and small group interventions.

This role will be pivotal in providing meaningful opportunities for success for our SEND learners and enabling them to secure positive outcomes.

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Basildon Southgate

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:45 am to 5:30 pm, 30‑minute lunch break;
Friday 8:45 am to 1:15 pm, 37.5 hours per week (Term Time only 38 plus 2 weeks). Some flexibility on these hours may be required.

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term contract until 27 Jul (Term Time only).

• Qualified to PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) – Essential
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above – Essential
• L2/L3 Safeguarding – Essential
• SEN qualifications demonstrating knowledge and competency with ASD (autism spectrum disorder)

• Working with SEN learners to enable lesson participation
• Developing resources and working with ASD, ADHD
• Utilising EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) to plan for learner engagement
• Report writing and progress tracking
• Experience in small‑group settings
• Supporting independence skills, cooking sessions and arranging trips
• Using scaffolding techniques to help learners understand different concepts
• Handling challenging behaviours confidently
• Engaging in effective communication with parents and professionals

• Provide LSA (Learning Support Assistant) support in lessons
• Assist tutors in developing and monitoring learners' support plans
• Offer 1:1 facilitation for learners not ready for classroom settings
• Develop and implement personalised support plans for learners with special educational needs
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one sessions to monitor student progress and adjust strategies
• Conduct initial assessments for learner starting points and provide feedback to tutors
• Support learners with communication techniques
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes engagement and independence
• Organise parent meetings to discuss learner progress, challenges and goals
• Collaborate with educational professionals to ensure a cohesive support network
• Act as a liaison between the centre, learners and external support services
• Track student achievements and progress through records and reports
• Use assessment data to inform and adapt support strategies
• Provide feedback to learners, parents and staff regarding learner progress

• Stay informed about current trends and best practices in special educational needs support
• Attend relevant training and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge
• Share expertise with colleagues through training sessions and collaborative projects

• Contribute to the development of SEN programmes and initiatives aimed at improving learner outcomes
• Participate in the creation of resource materials and tools to support diverse learning needs
• Follow all…