Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Protocol Education is working with a number of supportive primary schools looking to recruit dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their teams. These roles offer the opportunity to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with children, building positive relationships and helping pupils develop both academically and personally. About the Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils succeed by providing tailored support and encouraging active participation in lessons. You may work with the whole class, small intervention groups or provide individual support to pupils who need additional guidance. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting teaching and learning across the classroom. • Delivering targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy and phonics. • Providing 1:1 support where required, including for pupils with additional learning needs. • Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting pupil wellbeing. • Helping to create an engaging, safe and inclusive learning environment. • Supporting children to develop confidence, independence and social skills. • Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and parents to ensure pupils make excellent progress. We Are Looking For Someone Who: • Has a genuine enthusiasm for working with primary-aged children. • Is patient, adaptable and enjoys working as part of a team. • Can build positive relationships with pupils and inspire confidence. • Has excellent communication and organisational skills. • Has previous experience working with children in education, childcare, youth work or a similar setting (preferred but not essential). • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. What You Can Expect • Long-term and permanent opportunities in excellent primary schools. • Competitive PAYE weekly pay. • Access to free CPD and accredited training. • Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant. • Opportunities to gain experience across different year groups and school settings. • The chance to build a rewarding career within education. Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant or looking to take the first step into education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the confidence, learning and future success of young learners. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.