SEN LSA

Protocol Education Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Colchester is looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant to help pupils with additional needs in a primary school. The ideal candidate will have experience in SEN and behaviour support, fostering a calm and caring environment that helps children learn effectively. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have the appropriate qualifications and a valid DBS check. This position is temporary with the potential for permanence.

Benefits

Dedicated local consultant support

Competitive weekly pay

Free SEN-focused CPD and training

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Qualifications

• Calm, nurturing nature and confident in using de-escalation strategies.
• Experience in supporting children with SEN and behavioural needs.
• Commitment to building trusting, consistent relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in a primary school setting.
• Create a safe and regulated environment for children.

Skills

Experience with SEN and behaviour support

De-escalation strategies

Building trusting relationships

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

We are seeking a calm, caring SEN Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a welcoming primary school.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in SEN and behaviour support, who uses patience, positive reassurance, and clear routines to help children feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn.

The right candidate will be:

• Experienced supporting children with SEN and behavioural needs
• Calm, nurturing, and confident using de-escalation strategies
• Committed to building trusting, consistent relationships

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Dedicated local consultant support
• Competitive weekly pay
• Free SEN-focused CPD and training
• Long-term and permanent opportunities

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child’s school experience, 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.

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