Classroom Assistant (LSA)

Protocol Education Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

Flexible work

Local school access

CPD Academy

Thrive training

Consultant support

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is actively seeking diligent Classroom Support Assistants to join welcoming primary schools in Bath and surrounding areas. You will support pupils during lessons, work with teachers to foster an inclusive classroom, and deliver one-to-one or small group support to help children develop confidence and skills.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children and be patient, adaptable, and team-oriented.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, nurseries, clubs or similar settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, approachable and resilient, with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons and classroom activities.
• Assist teachers to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support or interventions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and participation in learning.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and EAL where needed.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Adjust approaches to meet individual learning needs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

Do you enjoy working with children and want a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day?

Protocol Education is working with a number of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Bath and the surrounding areas who are seeking enthusiastic and caring Classroom Support Assistants to join their teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable school experience, begin a career in education, or continue supporting young people in a rewarding and meaningful role. Whether your background is in education, childcare, coaching, youth work, care, customer service or community support, your transferable skills could make you an excellent addition to a school environment.

The Role

As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping children feel engaged, supported and confident throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils during lessons and classroom activities
• Working alongside teachers to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Providing one-to-one support and small group interventions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and participation in learning
• Supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND, SEMH and EAL
• Helping children develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs

Who We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people in schools, nurseries, clubs, sports coaching, tutoring or community settings
• Are patient, approachable and resilient
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Are passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Can remain positive and adaptable in a busy school environment
• Are eager to learn and develop within education

Experience supporting SEND pupils is beneficial but not essential.

Why Join Our Schools?

• Friendly and supportive staff teams
• Welcoming and inclusive school communities
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
• The chance to make a genuine difference in children's lives

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates of £92-£94 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to a variety of local primary schools
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive and wellbeing training
• Dedicated support from a local consultant
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• £250 Refer a Friend Bonus

What We Need to Clear You

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill or council tax statement)
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last 2 years (including childcare references where applicable)
• An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years

Our team will guide you through every stage of the registration process and help you find the right role for your skills and experience.

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.