Creative/Artistic/Youth Worker

SEND Learning Support Assistant Location: Wickford, Essex Start Date: ASAPProtocol Education are seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant for a specialist school in Wickford. The school offers a calm, supportive environment with a holistic approach to learning, using sensory and therapeutic strategies to meet pupils’ needs.Pupils have a range of complex needs including ASD, SEMH, behavioural needs and additional learning difficulties. All students have an EHCP, and you will receive clear guidance to support them effectively.The role includes 1:1 and classroom support, helping pupils with communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning. While SEND experience is valued, the school also welcomes candidates with a creative, arts or sensory background, as creative strategies can enhance engagement, confidence and wellbeing.This position is easily commutable from Basildon, Benfleet, Billericay and surrounding areas, making it accessible for candidates across South Essex.Role: SEND Learning Support Assistant Location: Wickford, Essex Start Date: ASAPWe are looking for someone who: Believes all students can make progress Is supportive, adaptable and proactive Builds positive, trusting relationships Can use calm, creative or practical strategies to support learning Protocol Education can offer: Competitive pay rates CPD and free webinars Candidate social events £50 refer-a-teacher/TA bonus CV support and career guidance If you feel this role is right for you, please apply through this advert or via the Protocol Education website.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.