Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Sudbury CP; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and professional development

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Sudbury. This role supports children academically and socially throughout their primary journey, with opportunities for professional development and long-term placements.

Whether an experienced LSA or with transferable experience, you will contribute to an inclusive learning environment and work closely with teachers to deliver engaging activities. Competitive weekly pay provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, youth work or similar setting (EYFS/KS1/KS2).
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic approach to support.
• Genuine passion for helping primary-aged children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 within the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children needing extra help.
• Help pupils stay engaged, motivated and confident in learning.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Team player

SEND experience

Job description

Looking for your next role in education? At Protocol Education, we're passionate about matching great support staff with fantastic schools. With a dedicated consultant, competitive weekly pay, access to free CPD training, and opportunities for long-term and permanent placements, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Join a Supportive Primary School in Sudbury

Protocol Education is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to work within a welcoming primary school in Sudbury. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, supporting children both academically and socially throughout their primary school journey.

Whether you're an experienced LSA or have transferable experience working with children, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop your career in education.

The Role

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 within the classroom
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children who may need additional assistance
• Help pupils stay engaged, motivated, and confident in their learning
• Support children with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language needs
• Work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging learning activities
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Promote children's social, emotional, and academic development

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or similar setting
• Is patient, caring, and enthusiastic
• Has a genuine passion for supporting primary-aged children
• Works well as part of a team and can build positive relationships
• SEND experience is desirable but not essential

What Protocol Education Offers

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities
• Access to a network of fantastic local schools
• Long-term and permanent career opportunities
• Referral scheme for recommending friends and colleagues

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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