Learning Support Assistant

Gold Education Recruitment; Braintree; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE payments with no umbrella

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Flexible day-to-day supply and longer‑

Dedicated local recruitment consultant

Straightforward registration process

Opportunities in Braintree, Witham,Hal

REC Audited with Cyber Essentials

Job summary

Gold Education Recruitment is seeking motivated Learning Support Assistants to work with primary schools in Braintree and surrounding areas of Essex. We offer a variety of LSA, Teaching Assistant and SEN Support roles with flexible start dates.

Ideal candidates will have experience in UK primary schools, strong communication skills and a patient, adaptable approach. Safeguarding is essential, with DBS checks and references typically required.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a UK primary school.
• Experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or SEN Support Assistant.
• Confident supporting children with different abilities and learning needs.
• Positive, patient and adaptable approach.
• Effective communication with children and school staff.
• Reliability, professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Safeguarding awareness and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Providing individual 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Working with small groups to reinforce classroom learning.
• Supporting pupils with SEND.
• Assisting children with literacy, numeracy and other curriculum activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Helping teachers prepare learning materials and classroom activities.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and educational development.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other school staff.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Braintree, Essex

Primary Schools | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Immediate & Upcoming Starts | Competitive Daily Rates

Gold Education Recruitment is looking for motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to work with primary schools across Braintree and the surrounding areas of Essex.

We are recruiting for a variety of Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant and SEN Support Assistant positions, offering opportunities for candidates who enjoy helping children learn, develop and achieve their potential.

Whether you are an experienced LSA looking for your next long-term school placement or a Teaching Assistant seeking flexible work in Braintree, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

• Supporting children across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Providing individual 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Working with small groups to reinforce classroom learning.
• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Assisting children with literacy, numeracy and other curriculum activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Helping teachers prepare learning materials and classroom activities.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and educational development.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other school staff.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have previous experience working within a UK primary school.
• Have experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or SEN Support Assistant.
• Be confident supporting children with different abilities and learning needs.
• Have a positive, patient and adaptable approach.
• Be able to communicate effectively with children and school staff.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, social and emotional needs or speech and language difficulties would be beneficial.

Why Choose Gold Education Recruitment?

At Gold Education Recruitment, we believe in providing a personal and supportive service to both our candidates and schools.

We offer:

• Competitive daily rates.
• Weekly PAYE payments with no umbrella companies.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Flexible day-to-day supply and longer-term placements.
• A dedicated local education recruitment consultant.
• A straightforward and supportive registration process.
• Opportunities within primary schools across Braintree, Witham, Halstead, Great Notley and surrounding areas.

As an REC Audited recruitment agency with Cyber Essentials certification, Gold Education Recruitment is committed to maintaining high standards of safeguarding, compliance and professional service.

All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.