

Learning Support Assistant
Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a friendly mainstream primary school, providing support to pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, building confidence, and making a positive impact on their educational journey.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help children engage with lessons, develop their skills, and build the confidence needed to succeed academically and socially.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting learning within the classroom
- Working with individual pupils and small groups
- Assisting children who require additional support
- Encouraging participation and engagement in lessons
- Promoting positive behaviour and independence
- Supporting literacy and numeracy activities
- Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people
- Is patient, caring and enthusiastic
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Is committed to supporting children's learning and development
Experience within education is desirable, but candidates from childcare, youth work, sports coaching, tutoring or similar backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
✅ A welcoming and supportive school environment
✅ Valuable experience working across KS1 and KS2
✅ Ongoing professional development opportunities
✅ Dedicated consultant support
✅ Opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives
Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant or considering a future career in education, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and gain rewarding classroom experience.
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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Protocol Education
Protocol Education
London, United Kingdom