Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Opportunities across multiple schools

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join welcoming primary schools across Lewisham. You will support pupils' academic, social and emotional development and help create an inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.

As an LSA, you will work with teachers to tailor activities, encourage confidence, and support pupils with additional needs. The role offers competitive weekly PAYE pay and flexible, long-term or permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, positive and proactive approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Experience working with children in schools, nurseries, youth work, sports coaching or similar settings is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, in small groups or within the whole class.
• Help children access learning by adapting activities to meet their individual needs.
• Provide encouragement and build pupils' confidence, independence and engagement.
• Support children with additional needs, including SEND, where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to ensure pupils receive the support they need.
• Assist with classroom preparation, resources and daily routines.

Skills

Passion for education

Communication skills

Patience and proactivity

Relationship building

Experience in schools (desirable)

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping children reach their full potential?

Protocol Education is looking for enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistants to join a range of welcoming primary schools across Lewisham. Whether you're an experienced LSA or looking to begin a rewarding career in education, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting difference in the classroom.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development, helping to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Your Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, in small groups or within the whole class.


• Help children access learning by adapting activities to meet their individual needs.


• Provide encouragement and build pupils' confidence, independence and engagement.


• Support children with additional needs, including SEND, where required.


• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a calm, inclusive learning environment.


• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to ensure pupils receive the support they need.


• Assist with classroom preparation, resources and daily routines.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• A patient, positive and proactive approach.


• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.


• Experience working with children in schools, nurseries, youth work, sports coaching or similar settings is desirable but not essential.


• A willingness to learn and develop within an educational setting.

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.


• Flexible, long-term and permanent opportunities available.


• Free CPD training and ongoing professional development.


• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements.


• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of friendly and supportive primary schools.


• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.

If you're committed to helping children grow in confidence, develop a love of learning and achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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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