Classroom Support FAQs

What type of work can I do as a Support Worker

Protocol Education the full daily, long-term or permanent range of work for Support Workers in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. So really it is a question of what work do you want to do?

Protocol offer a number of Support Worker roles:

Teaching Assistant: Assists teachers in their classrooms, including preparing and tidying away materials and equipment and supporting individuals or small groups of pupils/students.

Cover Supervisor: An experienced classroom practitioner who delivers pre-prepared lessons in the absence of a class teacher, ensuring that the pupils/students' development is continued and maintained.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): Complements the work of teachers in the classroom, and makes a substantial contribution to the planning, delivery and evaluation of educational activities for individuals, groups and whole classes.

Learning Support Assistant (LSA): Delivers educational activities to individuals or groups of pupils/students under the guidance of a teacher, and provides support within the classroom.

Special Support Assistant (SSA): Delivers educational activities to individuals or groups of pupils/students in a Special Needs setting. Additionally will contribute to the support of SEN pupil’s day to day routines

Nursery Nurse: Works as a professional in a team providing quality care and education to promote the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of each child, and supports effective teaching and learning in designated classes.

Do you offer voluntary work for Classroom Assistants?

Unfortunately this is something that we cannot offer. We offer paid work only and you will already need to have experience. Read here about gaining voluntary experience.