Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Colchester; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 18,450; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

A UK-based teaching agency is seeking Learning Support Assistants to work in primary schools in Colchester, starting from February 23rd, 2026. Ideal candidates will have LSA/TA experience and hold a minimum GCSE grade of 'C' in English and Maths. The role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, with salaries ranging from £90 to £100 per day. Successful candidates will receive free professional development courses and must hold a valid Right to Work in the UK and an enhanced DBS certificate.

Qualifications

• Previous LSA/TA experience is essential.
• Achieve GCSE English and Maths grade 'C'.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support children in primary schools in Colchester.
• Assist with educational activities and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience as Learning Support Assistant

GCSE English and Maths grade 'C'

Job description

Overview

Prospero Teaching are looking for Learning Support Assistants to work in Primary Schools in and around Colchester, starting from February 23rd 2026.

Contract / Position Details

• Location - Colchester
• Position - Learning Support Assistant
• Contract or position start date - 23rd Feb 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing booking until July
• Contract type - Long-Term Temporary
• Full time/part time - Part time to Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate around £90-£100 per day
• Hours - 8.30 am - 3pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Previous LSA/TA experience
• GCSE English and Maths grade \'C\'

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Prospero Teaching

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Benefits

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management; In-house Training and Development Team

Refer a Friend

Additionally, if you have a friend or colleague who you think would be interested in this role then please refer them to us and you could earn £150 from our Refer a Friend scheme