Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join its team in supporting primary school students in Barnsley. Candidates should have experience as a Teaching Assistant or LSA, particularly with SEND children, and will play a vital role in fostering a positive learning environment while assisting pupils in their educational journey. The position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for professional development in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Tailored consultant support

Competitive pay with no hidden fees

Access to free CPD and resources

Opportunities for permanent positions

Qualifications

• Prior work as a Teaching Assistant or LSA, supporting children with SEND.
• Ability to provide one-to-one support to help pupils achieve their goals.
• Availability to work at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one support to help pupils achieve their goals.
• Assisting with engaging activities designed to enhance learning.
• Supporting pupils in working toward therapy and educational targets.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Passion for working with children

Job description

Join Protocol Education: Caring and Supportive Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) Needed
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £89.38–£95 per day (DOE)

Are you a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with a passion for helping children thrive? Protocol Education is seeking caring and supportive LSAs to join our trusted team, working in primary schools across Barnsley and surrounding areas.

Whether you’re supporting children with SEND, delivering one-to-one interventions, or assisting small groups, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in young lives.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: Prior work as a Teaching Assistant or LSA, supporting children with SEND or offering general classroom support.
• Skills and attributes:
• A patient, understanding approach.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Passion and interest in working with children with SEND.
• Availability: Able to start as soon as possible and work at least 3 days per week.

Your role will include:

• Providing one-to-one support to help pupils achieve their goals.
• Assisting with engaging activities designed to enhance learning.
• Supporting pupils in working toward therapy and educational targets.
• Collaborating with the class teacher to create a positive learning environment.

Why choose Protocol Education?

• Tailored support: Work with a dedicated consultant who understands your career goals.
• Competitive pay: Earn £89.38–£95 per day, with no hidden fees or umbrella companies.
• Professional development: Access to free CPD and resources to grow your skills.
• Local expertise: Work in welcoming primary schools within Barnsley and the surrounding areas.

Why this role?
As an LSA with Protocol Education, you’ll be at the heart of pupils’ progress and well-being. Whether helping children overcome challenges or creating a supportive classroom environment, your work will have a lasting impact.

Ready to start making a difference? APPLY NOW or contact our Primary team at [e-mail] to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.

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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