Learning Support Assistants – Southwark
You’re the calm in the chaos. The extra pair of eyes, ears, and steady hands that help every child feel seen, safe, and supported.
We’re looking for compassionate, proactive Learning Support Assistants to work across a network of Southwark primary and SEND schools—people who know the difference a kind word or gentle prompt can make in a pupil’s day.
Whether you're experienced in the classroom or bring transferable skills from care, youth work or childcare, we'd love to hear from you.
The role:
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Supporting individual pupils or small groups with their learning
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Helping children regulate emotions and engage positively with routines
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Collaborating closely with class teachers and SENCOs
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Creating a safe, structured space for every learner to thrive
What you’ll need:
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School, childcare or relevant support experience
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A calm, patient, and positive attitude
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Availability 5 days a week
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Confidence supporting learners across EYFS–KS2
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Any SEND knowledge is a big bonus
What we offer:
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Weekly PAYE pay (goodbye umbrella fees!)
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FREE CPD including behaviour, phonics, and Thrive training
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A local consultant who listens and finds the right fit
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Long-term and daily roles, mainstream and SEND settings
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A pathway into teaching, therapy, or pastoral roles if that’s your goal
We work with schools across Southwark who value their LSAs—and know that behind every great teacher is an even greater support team.
Apply now and let’s find a role where your quiet impact makes all the difference.
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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