Learning Support Assistant - Primary

Protocol Education Limited; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Immediate start

Supportive leadership team

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (1:1) in South Ockendon to support a pupil with high needs within a mainstream primary setting. You will work closely with teachers to promote engagement, learning and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate has experience with SEN and behaviour management, and you will join a welcoming staff team with ongoing professional development opportunities. Immediate start and permanent role offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN and high needs.
• Understanding of behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach to supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs.
• Support learning, engagement and emotional wellbeing throughout the day.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to help pupils achieve potential.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs and wider school staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Patience & resilience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (1:1 SEN Support) - South Ockendon

South Ockendon | Full-Time | Permanent Opportunity | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced and passionate Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference? A friendly and inclusive primary school in South Ockendon is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil with high needs within a mainstream setting.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a welcoming school community that values teamwork, inclusion, and high-quality support for every child.

The Role:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs
• Support learning, engagement, and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to help pupils achieve their potential
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience supporting children with SEN and high needs
• Understands behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
• Is patient, resilient, and nurturing
• Has a genuine passion for helping children succeed
• Wants to become a valued member of a supportive school community

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity through Protocol Education
• Immediate start available
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a lasting impact on a child's educational journey

Whether you're an experienced LSA, SEN TA, or support worker looking to transition into education, we'd love to hear from you.

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.