Learning Support Assistant – Primary Phase | Southwark
Southwark, London
Immediate & January 2026 starts
Full-time | £90–£100/day (PAYE)
Support That Shapes Success
We’re looking for dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join welcoming primary schools across Southwark. If you’re calm, reliable, and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, this could be your perfect next step.
You’ll support pupils with a range of needs—academic, behavioural, or emotional—either one-to-one or in small groups, helping them feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
What We’re Looking For
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Experience working with children in schools or similar settings
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A patient, positive and adaptable attitude
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Confidence supporting SEND, EAL, or behaviour needs
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A commitment to helping every child thrive
What You’ll Get
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Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella deductions
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Free CPD and Thrive training
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Personalised support from your local consultant
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Long-term roles in schools that truly value support staff
Apply now to start making a difference in Southwark’s classrooms.
You bring the support—they bring the smiles.
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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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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