Learning Support Assistant; EBSA Secondary

Learning Support Assistant (EBSA Secondary)

Location: Tiptree, Essex
Salary: Scale 5 (Points 10-13)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

• Build positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Deliver tailored interventions to support emotional wellbeing and engagement.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help pupils develop coping strategies, confidence and independence.
• Support learning activities alongside teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with families, teachers and external agencies.
• Monitor progress and celebrate individual achievements.

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, youth work, SEND, SEMH or a similar environment.
• A good understanding of trauma, anxiety and the barriers some young people face in accessing education.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

• Experience supporting pupils with EBSA, SEMH or SEND.
• First Aid qualification.
• Trauma‑informed practice training.
• Experience working with vulnerable or disengaged learners.

• Permanent position.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's lives.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing educational setting.

This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, right to work checks and all other pre-employment checks relevant to working with children and young people.