Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – KS2 – Colchester
Start Date: ASAP / September
Contract: Full-time

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Colchester, supporting a Key Stage 2 pupil on a 1:1 basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), who is passionate about making a positive impact on a child’s learning and development.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN

• Experience working within a primary or mainstream school setting

• Understanding of the KS2 curriculum

• A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil

• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs

• Support emotional, social, and academic development

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO

• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment

What We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s education

• Competitive rates of pay

• Ongoing support and professional development

If you are an experienced LSA looking for a fulfilling role in Colchester, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your next role.

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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