Full-Time Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Ealing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across mainstream, SEND,

Alternative settings

Referral scheme

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join welcoming secondary schools across Ealing on a full-time basis. You will work with teachers, SEND teams and pastoral staff to support students both academically and personally throughout the school day.

Ideal candidates have experience with young people in school or SEND settings, and are patient, adaptable, and strong communicators who can work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in schools or SEND settings preferred.
• Patient, approachable and able to build strong relationships with students.
• Confident communicator who works well in a team.
• Adaptable and proactive, willing to support wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons through 1-to-1, small-group and whole-class support.
• Assist students with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Help students stay focused, engaged and confident in learning.
• Support positive behaviour, resilience and independence; collaborate with teachers.

Skills

1-to-1 support

Small-group support

SEND experience

Building relationships

Team player

Effective communication

Job description

Looking to make a real difference in the classroom?

Every school has pupils who just need someone in their corner — someone who encourages them, builds their confidence and helps them get the most out of every school day.

We're working with welcoming and inclusive Secondary Schools across Ealing who are looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join their teams on a full-time basis, 5 days a week.

We're ideally looking for candidates with previous experience supporting young people, whether that's within a school, SEND setting, youth work, coaching, care or a similar environment.

You'll work closely with teachers, SEND teams and pastoral staff, supporting students both academically and personally throughout the school day.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting students in lessons through 1-to-1, small-group and whole-class support
• Providing additional support to students with SEND and additional learning needs
• Helping students stay focused, engaged and confidence in their learning
• Encouraging positive behaviour, resilience and independence
• Supporting students with their academic, social and emotional development
• Working closely with teachers and school staff to create an inclusive learning environment
• Building positive relationships with students and helping them reach their potential

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working with young people is highly desirable
• Experience in schools, SEND, youth work, coaching, care or similar settings is advantageous
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and their education
• Patient, approachable and able to build strong relationships with students
• A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
• Adaptable, proactive and willing to support wherever needed
• Available to work full-time, 5 days a week

Why work with Protocol Education?

We keep things simple. Honest conversations, clear communication and opportunities that genuinely fit what you're looking for.

You’ll get:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you

Have you completed Thrive training? If not, ask us about our FREE Thrive training. It's a brilliant way to develop your skills, build confidence and make your CV stand out to schools.

If you're ready to support young people and become a valued member of a school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to [e-mail] and let's chat about your next opportunity.

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.

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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