Learning Support Assistant – Outstanding Secondary School
Location: Barnet, North London
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)
Pay: £90–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you a patient, resilient, and motivated individual eager to make a meaningful impact in education? This is an excellent opportunity to begin or develop your career in a highly regarded secondary school in the London Borough of Barnet.
Protocol Education is working in partnership with an OFSTED-rated Outstanding secondary school to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their supportive Inclusion Team from January 2026.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a mainstream classroom setting. Working closely with the SENCO and teaching staff, you will help ensure pupils can fully access the curriculum and achieve their potential.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support in literacy, numeracy, and social development
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Supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
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Adapting learning materials to meet individual needs
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Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and independence
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Acting as a positive role model and mentor to students
About the School
The school is located in a quiet residential area of Barnet with excellent transport links via the Northern Line and National Rail.
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OFSTED: Outstanding in all areas
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Environment: Inclusive, nurturing, and community-focused
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Facilities: Modern classrooms, SEN learning hubs, and dedicated sensory spaces
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Staff Culture: Supportive leadership with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a proactive and compassionate individual who is committed to inclusive education.
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Experience: Previous experience with children or young people (e.g. youth work, tutoring, coaching, care, or education) is highly desirable
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Qualifications: A degree or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial but not essential
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Skills: Strong communication skills with a good standard of English and Maths
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Attributes: Patient, resilient, adaptable, and enthusiastic
Why Work with Protocol Education?
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Weekly PAYE pay — no umbrella company fees
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£50 referral bonus for recommending a friend
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Free access to CPD courses (Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Autism Awareness, and more)
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Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your education career and start in January 2026, we would love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now to submit your CV to our Secondary Education Team.
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.
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