- Learning Support Assistants Wanted! | Flexible Supply Work with Protocol Education -

Protocol Education Ltd; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Protocol Education as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and make a difference in children's lives. As an LSA, you'll provide essential support to pupils in Primary Schools on a flexible supply basis, gaining valuable experience and a work-life balance. We seek caring, dedicated individuals to help create inclusive classroom environments.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Weekly pay

Access to free CPD and training

Supportive consultancy

Qualifications

• Experience in school, nursery, care, or youth work required.
• Willingness to apply for a DBS if not on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils.
• Help create an engaging classroom environment.
• Work with teachers to support learning.

Skills

Experience working with children

Calm attitude

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Confidence in new settings

Education

DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Learning Support Assistants Wanted! | Flexible Supply Work with Protocol Education

Are you caring, patient, and passionate about helping children thrive? Looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same? Join Protocol Education as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and start making a difference — one child at a time!

We’re looking for dedicated, flexible, and enthusiastic LSAs to support pupils across Primary Schools on a supply basis. Whether you're experienced in education or looking to kickstart your support career, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils, including those with additional needs

• Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment

• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to support learning and behaviour

• Adapt to different schools, age groups, and classroom settings

What You’ll Need:

• Experience working with children (school, nursery, care, youth work, etc.)

• A calm, kind and positive attitude

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Flexibility and confidence to step into new settings

What You’ll Get:

• Flexible days to suit your schedule – perfect for work/life balance

• Weekly pay – no waiting around

• Access to free CPD and training to boost your skills

• A friendly, supportive consultant to guide you every step of the way

Why Protocol Education?

We’re not just an agency – we’re your cheerleaders, coaches, and job-hunting sidekicks. We listen to what you want and match you with schools where you’ll feel right at home.

Let’s help every child shine – together.

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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