Learning Support Assistant & 1:1 Support Staff

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

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Croydon is seeking Learning Support Assistants to help students overcome challenges and thrive academically. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 or small group support, assisting in emotional regulation, and collaborating with teachers. Ideal candidates should have experience in educational settings and a nurturing attitude. This position offers flexible working hours with support and training from a dedicated consultant.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to online CPD Academy

Optional free Thrive training

Dedicated local consultant

Flexible opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in educational or related settings.
• Patient and calm demeanor capable of handling pressure.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Desire to learn about SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Help children stay engaged and focused in their learning.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to implement support plans.

Skills

Experience supporting children in a school, nursery, or similar setting

Patience

Nurturing attitude

Building strong relationships

SEN experience (ASD, ADHD, SEMH)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant & 1:1 Support Staff

Primary Schools | Croydon

You’re the calm voice, the steady presence, the person who helps a child believe they can.

Primary schools across Croydon are looking for Learning Support Assistants and 1:1 Support Staff to work closely with pupils who need a little extra help to thrive. These are caring, community-led schools that value their support staff just as much as their teachers.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Helping children stay focused, confident, and engaged in learning
• Supporting emotional regulation, routines, and positive behaviour
• Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO to put support plans into action

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Have experience supporting children in a school, nursery, or similar setting
• Are patient, nurturing, and calm under pressure
• Enjoy building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Have SEN experience (ASD, ADHD, SEMH), or a genuine desire to learn

What you’ll get with Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Optional FREE Thrive training to boost your skills and confidence
• A dedicated consultant who knows local Croydon schools
• Flexible opportunities, full-time, part-time, and long-term roles available

Not Thrive trained yet? No worries. Our free Thrive training is highly valued by schools and gives you an extra edge when stepping into 1:1 support roles.

If you’re looking for a role where you’re genuinely needed, valued, and supported, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a friendly chat about what you’re looking for.

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.