1 to 1 Colchester Primary

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Colchester
Contract: Long-Term Role
Start Date: After Easter 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Protocol Education is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming and supportive school in Colchester on a long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

• Assisting the class teacher with daily classroom activities

• Supporting students with additional learning needs

• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

• Monitoring and recording student progress where required

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience working with children (school-based experience desirable)

• Be patient, nurturing, and adaptable

• Have strong communication and teamwork skills

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Hold a relevant qualification (desirable but not essential)

Why Work with Protocol?

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Access to FREE CPD and training courses

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

• Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle

• Ongoing career guidance and support

This is a rewarding long-term opportunity starting after Easter 2026, offering stability and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a child’s educational journey.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference and would like to be considered, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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