LSA with Sports Background

Protocol Education Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency for educational roles is looking for a Learning Support Assistant in Witham. The position is full-time, supporting children with additional needs like ASD and SLD. A background in sports is advantageous, though no experience is necessary. The role offers opportunities to build relationships with children and collaborate with a dedicated team.

Benefits

Statutory holiday pay

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications and training required for the role.
• Background in sports is beneficial.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASD, SEMH, MLD, and SLD.
• Contribute to building rapport with individual children.
• Assist in areas related to sports and SEN support.

Skills

Support children with additional needs

Build strong relationships

Collaborative working

Interest in sports

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant – Sports Background

Overview

Protocol Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant for a SEND school in Witham. A background in sports is highly beneficial, but no experience is required. The role is full‑time, 5 days a week, 8:15am – 4pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs including ASD, SEMH, MLD and SLD.
• Build strong relationships and rapport with individual children.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team that predominantly works with vulnerable adults.
• Assist in any area where there is an interest in sports and SEND support.

Qualifications & Training

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Benefits

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; a permanent option may become available at a later date.

Contact

For further discussion please contact Angharad Rankin on 01245 697652 or [e-mail].

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and require a valid enhanced DBS check and subscription to the DBS Update Service for all candidates.