LSA with Care background!

Protocol Education Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Braintree is looking for a learning support assistant/teaching assistant. This full-time role involves supporting children with various special needs, including MLD, SLD, ASD, and PMLD. While no prior experience is necessary, passion for education and a friendly approach are essential. Training in First Aid and other areas is desirable. The position is long-term, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with possibilities for permanent employment later.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, training in First Aid, Manual Handling, Hoist, and Medicine Administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a variety of special needs in a positive learning environment.
• Work 5 days a week between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.

Skills

Desire to assist children with special needs

Friendly and positive approach

Ability to build strong relationships

Job description

Opportunity

Protocol Education is looking to recruit a learning support assistant/teaching assistant to join a specialist school in Braintree.

About the role

• Make a difference working with children who have a variety of special needs, including MLD, SLD, ASD and PMLD.
• Desire to assist in this area is required, but no experience is necessary.
• Training in First Aid, Manual Handling, Hoist and Medicine Administration would be desirable.
• Friendly and positive approach to teaching and learning, ability to build strong relationships and rapport with individual children.

Availability & Hours

Long‑term, full‑time position, 5 days a week between 8:30 am–3:30 pm.

How to apply

If you have a real passion for supporting children with special needs and think this role sounds right for you, please call Angharad Rankin on 01245 697652 or apply now.

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.