Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education staffing agency is hiring a Learning Support Assistant for a primary school in Redbridge. This role starts in September 2025 and focuses on delivering one-to-one support for children with additional needs. Candidates should have experience with primary-aged children and possess strong communication skills. Competitive pay offered, with opportunities for further training and support.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Access to professional development

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Additional Needs is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons.
• Support pupils' emotional and learning needs.

Skills

Prior experience working with primary-aged children, ideally in SEN or mainstream settings

Strong communication skills

Calm and supportive approach

Job description

Learning Support Assistant
Location:Redbridge
Start Date:September 2025
Salary:Competitive, Dependent on Experience

Protocol Education is working in collaboration with a well-regarded and inclusive primary school in Redbridge, to recruit a dedicatedLearning Support Assistantfor a September 2025 start. This is a valuable opportunity for an individual who is committed to supporting children with additional needs and contributing to their academic and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated and inclusive lessons
• Support the learning and emotional needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Contribute to classroom preparation, organisation, and effective learning environments
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement and participation

Candidate Requirements:

• Prior experience working with primary-aged children, ideally in SEN or mainstream settings
• A calm, supportive, and proactive approach to working with children
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through Protocol Education)

What Protocol Education Offers:

• Competitive daily pay based on experience
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
• Access to high-quality continuing professional development (CPD) and training
• Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant

This role provides the chance to work in a supportive school environment where your contribution will be highly valued. If you are passionate about helping children thrive, we welcome your application.

Apply now to begin your journey supporting primary pupils in Shrewsbury.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.