Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Level 1 Performing Arts

Protocol Education Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a Level 1 Performing Arts course at a Sixth Form College in Kensington and Chelsea, London. You will work closely with teaching staff to tailor support, helping students overcome barriers and engage in practical and theory-based lessons.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting young people, strong communication skills, and an interest in performing arts.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills required.
• Patient, flexible and encouraging approach to supporting learners.
• Ability to adapt support to individual needs and promote independent learning.
• Interest in performing arts, drama or creative education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students during lessons.
• Help students understand instructions and complete tasks.
• Encourage participation in drama, movement, role-play, rehearsals and performances.
• Support development of communication, teamwork, confidence and social skills.
• Break down tasks into manageable steps to aid understanding.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with tutors and student support team to meet learning needs.
• Monitor engagement and provide feedback to staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organisational

Patience & Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Safeguarding training

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Level 1 Performing Arts

Location: Sixth Form College, Kensington and Chelsea, London

We are seeking a dedicated, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students studying a Level 1 Performing Arts course at a Sixth Form College in Kensington and Chelsea.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored learning support, helping students overcome barriers to learning, participate in practical and theory-based lessons, and develop the confidence and independence needed to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students during classroom and practical performing arts sessions.
• Help students understand instructions, follow lesson activities and complete assigned tasks.
• Encourage active participation in drama, movement, role-play, rehearsals and group performances.
• Support students in developing communication, teamwork, confidence and social skills.
• Break down tasks into manageable steps to support understanding and engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence and an inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with tutors and the wider student support team to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitor student engagement and provide feedback to teaching staff where appropriate.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting young people in a college, school or similar educational setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A patient, flexible and encouraging approach to supporting learners.
• The ability to adapt support to individual needs and promote independent learning.
• An interest in performing arts, drama or creative education would be an advantage.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be approachable, reliable and passionate about helping young people succeed in further education. They will be committed to inclusive learning and able to build positive relationships with students while encouraging them to participate, develop confidence and progress towards their educational goals.

Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London

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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