LSA, Education ​/ Teaching, Elementary School

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEN Experience Required

Location:

Colchester
Job Type: Long-Term Position

Start Date:

Immediate or as soon as possible

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming school in Colchester on a long-term basis.

This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who is passionate about helping pupils reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN

Support the class teacher in delivering lessons and classroom activities

Assist with behaviour management and maintaining a positive learning environment

Help support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development

Encourage pupil engagement and participation in learning

Requirements:

Previous experience working with SEN children in a school or similar setting

A patient, supportive and proactive approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Right to work in the UK

What We Offer:

A supportive and welcoming school environment

Long-term opportunity with the potential for extension

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing support from our team

If you have experience supporting children with SEN and are looking for a long-term opportunity in Colchester, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV to be considered.

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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