Colchester LSA Mainstream Primary

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Colchester
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Colchester
Contract: Full-time / Term-time (flexible depending on candidate)

We are seeking a strong, experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream school in Colchester as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional with a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN

• Work closely with class teachers to deliver tailored learning strategies

• Support students with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties

• Help create an inclusive, positive, and engaging learning environment

• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to staff

Requirements:

• Proven experience working with SEN pupils in a mainstream school setting

• Strong behaviour management skills

• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach

• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

• Relevant qualifications or training in SEN (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

• Supportive and collaborative school environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• Competitive pay based on experience

If you are an experienced LSA ready to make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your next rewarding role in education.

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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