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LSA - Primary - Chelmsford

LSA - Primary - Chelmsford

Protocol Education • Chelmsford, Essex, England
30+ days ago
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Job description

SEN Support Assistant - Primary Mainstream School

Chelmsford, Essex
Start Date: September 2026
Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Competitive Daily Rate

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs within a mainstream primary school setting?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Chelmsford on a full-time, long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. You will play a vital role in helping children access the curriculum, develop confidence, and thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN.
  • Support children with ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other additional needs.
  • Assist pupils in accessing learning within the classroom.
  • Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and individual support plans.
  • Encourage positive behaviour and independence.
  • Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
  • Help create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Requirements

✅ Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or SEN setting
✅ A patient, supportive, and caring approach
✅ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Ability to work effectively as part of a team
✅ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
✅ Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential

What the School Offers

  • A supportive and welcoming team environment
  • Long-term, full-time opportunity
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Rewarding role making a genuine difference to children's lives
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within education

Apply Now

If you're a passionate and enthusiastic SEN Support Assistant looking for a full-time role in a mainstream primary school in Chelmsford, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact us for further information.

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 12.07% 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.

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