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Learning Support Assistant

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Recruiting organisation: Glenwood School

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Benfleet

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15 September 2026

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Job details

Location
Benfleet
Applications close
15 September 2026

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Post‑16 / Complex Needs) We are looking for resilient Learning Support Assistants to support teenagers and Post‑16 learners who find the world a challenging and difficult place to navigate. You will provide bespoke, individualised support, helping learners build independence, regulate emotions, and stay engaged in their programmes. The role involves working confidently with challenging behaviour and supporting students with complex needs, under the guidance of a class teacher. What You'll Do Support teenagers and Post‑16 learners through personalised daily routines. Use bespoke strategies to reduce barriers to learning. Maintain a calm, consistent approach when behaviour becomes challenging. Work as part of a supportive team of teachers and therapists. What We're Looking For: Resilient, reliable team players. Confident working with young people who struggle to understand the world around them. Able to follow clear plans and adapt when needed. If you want to make a meaningful difference for learners who need stability, patience, and understanding, we'd love to hear from you.

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Job reference
full-time-learning-support-assistant-complex-needs
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
20 July 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
23 August 2026

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