Year 6 Learning Support Assistant

Location: LS13
Setting: Primary School
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £88–£110 per day

Year 6. SATs season. Big feelings. Big personalities.

This LS13 primary school is looking for a confident, proactive Learning Support Assistant to support their Year 6 class full-time.

You’ll be right in the thick of it, helping pupils stay focused, boosting confidence before tests, and making sure no one feels left behind. It’s fast-paced, but it’s also incredibly rewarding.

If you love seeing that “I’ve got this!” moment click into place, this one’s for you.

Your role:

• Supporting learning across the Year 6 classroom

• Delivering small group interventions

• Helping pupils prepare for SATs

• Supporting behaviour positively and consistently

• Working closely with the class teacher

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in KS2, ideally Year 6

• Can build quick, positive relationships

• Brings energy, patience, and resilience

• Understands how to balance challenge with encouragement

The school has strong leadership and a supportive team. They know Year 6 can be intense, and they make sure staff feel backed every step of the way.

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay

• FREE CPD Academy access

• A dedicated consultant who actually listens

• Roles that match your strengths

• Local work, without the faff

• Referral bonuses available

Thrive trained? Fantastic. Not yet? Let’s sort that with our FREE Thrive training, it’s a brilliant skill to have, especially in upper KS2.

If you’re ready to help a Year 6 class finish primary school strong, 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.

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