Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – Alternative Provision
Location: Greenwich
Start Date: September 2025
Some classrooms don’t follow the usual rules. Neither do you.
We’re on the hunt for a calm, confident Learning Support Assistant to join a thriving Alternative Provision, supporting secondary-aged pupils who’ve faced barriers in mainstream education.
This isn’t your average LSA role—it’s one where you make the difference. Every day. One student at a time.
The role:
Supporting learners with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs
Building trust and positive routines through consistent 1:1 and group support
Helping students re-engage with learning—on their terms
Working alongside a tight-knit team of teachers, mentors, and therapists
Using de-escalation and trauma-informed strategies to create safe, stable learning
What you’ll need:
✅ Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour or additional needs
✅ Strong boundaries, even stronger empathy
✅ The ability to stay calm under pressure—and find the humour where you can
✅ Confidence in building relationships that really stick
Bonus points if you’ve got:
Thrive training (or a willingness to complete it—free through us)
Experience in a PRU, AP, or SEMH setting
What’s in it for you?
Weekly PAYE pay—no hidden deductions
Free CPD, including Thrive, de-escalation, and more
myProtocol app to manage your bookings
Support from a consultant who knows APs inside out
Local placements with meaningful impact
If you believe in second chances and fresh starts, this could be your perfect role.
Apply now and let's talk about how you can support students who need it most.
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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