Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?

We are looking for a confident, caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Ipswich on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children and is confident providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils feel confident, included and supported throughout their school day. You may be supporting children with a range of SEN, helping them to access learning, develop independence and manage their emotions and behaviour.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide consistent and engaging support tailored to individual needs.

‍ We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Is 18 years or over
• Has experience working with children, particularly within an educational or SEN setting
• Is confident supporting children with additional needs
• Is patient, nurturing and resilient
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Is confident working as part of a wider school team
• Is committed to working full-time
• Has a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential

Why Work With Us?

At Protocol Education, you’ll have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement, from your initial application through to your ongoing role in school.

We can offer:

✨ Full-time opportunities in welcoming primary schools
✨ Dedicated consultant support
✨ Competitive rates of pay
✨ Free CPD and training opportunities
✨ Opportunities to develop your SEN experience
✨ Support finding a role that matches your skills and career goals

If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and make a meaningful difference to children with SEN, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and let’s find your next opportunity in Ipswich.

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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