Learning Support Assistant

Location: Colchester
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Primary
Reference: LSA936
Salary: £84 - 94 per day + £50 referral bonus
Job Published: 23 days ago

Do you have a passion for making a difference?
Are you patient, enthusiastic, and ready to support a child with special educational needs (SEN) on their learning journey? If so, Protocol Education has the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a wonderful primary school in Colchester starting January 2025. This full-time role offers the exciting possibility of transitioning into a permanent position.

Your Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
✨ Work 1:1 with a child with SEN, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive.
Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver personalised interventions and adapt learning resources.
Build a nurturing relationship to help the child grow in confidence, independence, and engagement.
Support the child in developing social skills and positive interactions with their peers.
Help create a welcoming, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience supporting children with SEN (preferred but not essential).
  • A compassionate, patient, and proactive attitude.
  • ️ Strong communication skills to work effectively with the child, staff, and parents.
  • Creativity and flexibility to adapt to the needs of the child.
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant certificate) or a willingness to train.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive school community that values your role.
  • Ongoing professional development to build your skills and expertise.
  • Competitive pay through Protocol Education.
  • The chance to make a real difference in a child’s life.
  • A potential pathway to a permanent position at the end of the contract.

Why Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we connect passionate educators with roles where they can truly shine. We’re dedicated to supporting you at every step, offering expert guidance, training, and opportunities to grow.

How to Apply:

Ready to make a positive impact? Apply today! Submit your CV and cover letter, and let’s kickstart your journey toward an exciting and rewarding role.

Be the support a child needs to succeed—apply now!


Protocol Education is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity in the workplace. All applicants will require a DBS check and satisfactory references.

 

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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