Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay £92.63-£100

Training and development opportunities

Friendly school environment

Potential long-term opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Wimbledon seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help pupils reach their potential and support teachers with engaging lessons. You will work one-to-one and in small groups across a welcoming school.

This term-time, full-time role offers immediate start, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression in a supportive environment. DBS checks are required or linked to Update Service.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• SEN experience is preferred; however, a willingness to learn and develop new skills is equally valued.
• Positive, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Support children with a variety of learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence, and participation.
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Wimbledon, South West London
£92.63 - £100 per day
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Immediate Start Available

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential? A welcoming and inclusive school in the Wimbledon area is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience in education. Whilst experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is preferred, it is by no means essential. SEN support is a learnable skill, and full guidance and support will be provided for candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Support children with a variety of learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence, and participation.
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential
• Previous SEN experience is preferred; however, a willingness to learn and develop new skills is equally valued
• Positive, patient, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 - £100 per day
• Friendly and supportive school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Valuable classroom and SEN experience
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

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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