Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Croydon, Greater London
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible options available)
About Us:
We are a warm, welcoming primary school in Croydon, dedicated to supporting every child’s learning and development. Our friendly team works together to create an inclusive, nurturing environment where children feel valued, confident, and inspired to learn.
The Role
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to help our pupils reach their full potential. You will work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support children’s learning, provide targeted interventions, and promote positive behaviour in the classroom.
Responsibilities
* Support individual pupils or small groups with learning activities
* Assist teachers in delivering lessons and monitoring progress
* Help implement personalised learning plans and interventions
* Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence
* Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND where required
* Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience working with primary-aged children
* Understanding of child development and learning strategies
* Patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic about helping children succeed
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Level 2 or 3 teaching assistant qualification (preferred, but not essential)
What We Offer
* A supportive and inclusive school community
* Opportunities for training and professional development
* A positive working environment where your contribution really matters
* The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day
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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