Learning Support Assistant (1:1 Support)

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
⏰ Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available
Pay: Competitive rates, dependent on experience

Protocol Education is currently recruiting a caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide 1:1 support for pupils within a welcoming and inclusive school in Southend-on-Sea.

This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and socially.

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional learning needs.
• Assisting with classroom activities and lesson participation.
• Supporting the pupil's emotional, social, and academic development.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to support progress.
• Promoting a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment.

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is advantageous.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

✅ Competitive weekly pay
✅ Flexible working opportunities
✅ Dedicated consultant support
✅ FREE CPD and professional development courses
✅ Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
✅ Access to a wide network of schools across Essex
✅ Easy-to-use online timesheet system
✅ Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

If you're a passionate Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 support role in Southend-on-Sea, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and a member of the Protocol Education team will be in touch.

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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