Learning Support Assistant

Location: Brentwood
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Primary Teaching and Learning Assistants
Reference: JOBADVERT256
Salary: £13.67 - 15.00 per hour + £50 referral bonus
Job Published: over 1 year ago

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Pay: £13.67 - £15 an hour (paid weekly!)

Love helping children thrive? You could be just who we’re looking for.

We’re on the hunt for a kind, patient, and proactive Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs (SEND) in welcoming Brentwood primary schools. Whether it’s 1:1 support or small group work, you’ll be making a big difference every single day.

If you’ve worked with children who need a little extra help—and you’ve got a calm, encouraging approach—this could be the perfect next step.

What you’ll be doing:

  • 1:1 or group support for pupils with a range of needs

  • Helping teachers deliver tailored learning that makes sense for each child

  • Using positive behaviour strategies to keep things calm and focused

  • Keeping an eye on progress and sharing updates with the team

  • Working closely with staff and families to support each child’s journey

  • Creating an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn

What we’re looking for:

  • Someone with experience working with SEND pupils

  • A natural relationship-builder who’s patient and full of empathy

  • Someone who understands different learning styles and adapts to them

  • A DBS (or happy to get one sorted)

  • The right to work in the UK

What you’ll get from us:

  • Free CPD-accredited training—including specialist SEND modules

  • Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella faff)

  • A dedicated consultant who really gets to know you

  • Roles that suit your lifestyle—part-time or full-time options available

  • Access to a wide network of lovely Brentwood schools

Sound like a good fit?
If you’re ready to bring your warmth, patience, and energy into a role where you’ll truly make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and let’s get you into a school that appreciates everything you bring to the table.

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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