Full-Time LSA (Year 4)

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Paid per day

Local schools

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is partnering with a primary school in BS4 to recruit a Learning Support Assistant for a permanent Year 4 role starting after Easter. You will support pupils aged 8–9 with 1:1 and small group activities, helping them stay engaged and build confidence in a welcoming, inclusive class.

The role offers a stable, school-based environment with a dedicated team focused on patience, encouragement and individual child needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in KS2.
• Comfortable providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Patient, calm and supportive in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to Year 4 pupils.
• Help pupils stay engaged, build confidence and overcome barriers.
• Support a friendly, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

KS2

Year 4 class

Patience

Job description

Protocol Education is working closely with an exciting primary school in BS4 to recruit a caring, reliable Learning Support Assistant for a permanent role in Year 4, starting after Easter.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting children day to day and being part of a consistent school community. You’ll be working closely with pupils across KS2, specifically in a welcoming Year 4 class, offering 1:1 and small group support to help children build confidence, stay engaged, and overcome barriers to learning.

The school has a strong, inclusive ethos where teamwork, kindness, and staff wellbeing really matter. You’ll be part of a supportive team who value patience, encouragement, and doing what’s right for each child.

If you’re someone who finds real reward in helping children thrive, and you’re looking for stability in a role where relationships come first, this could be a lovely next step.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Flexibility in work, choose where and when you work
• Paid per day, with weekly wages
• Local schools, no long commutes
• Dedicated consultants with lots of opportunities for you to grow within education!
• Easy to use booking system
• PAYE: £250 for referring a teacher!

Pay: £92 - £94

Location: BS4

You Will Be:

• Comfortable supporting children ages 8 and 9
• Patient, calm and supportive in the classroom
• A friendly and approachable presence
• Happy to adapt and support where needed
• Understanding of the children’s needs (including additional needs)

What We Need to Get You Cleared:

• Passport
• 2 proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill, council tax, P45/60)
• CV covering 10 years of all work or education, with gaps accounted for
• 2 years of references (including childcare - if applicable)
• OSPC if you lived overseas for 3 months or more in the last 5 years

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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