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SEND Creative Learning Support Assistant, Chesterfield
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Client:
Protocol Education
Location:
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
02.05.2025
Expiry Date:
16.06.2025
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Job Description:
Location: Chesterfield
Start Date: New Term
Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only (8:30am–3:30pm)
Pay: Based on experience and qualifications
New Term, New Role?
If you’ve got a creative spark and a passion for helping children with additional needs flourish, this one’s for you.
We’re working with a lively, forward-thinking primary school in Sheffield that’s looking for a brilliant Learning Support Assistant to join their vibrant SEND team. You’ll be joining a warm, collaborative group of professionals—many with backgrounds in creative arts or psychology—who are committed to building a fun, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting children with SEND across the school day—including playtime and lunch
Helping pupils build confidence in communication, play, social interaction and motor skills
Working closely with specialists and teachers to deliver tailored interventions
Guiding individual and small group sessions, and supporting pupils in class
Bringing energy, creativity and patience into every moment
You’ll need:
Experience working with children aged 3–10, especially those with learning or behavioural needs
OR a background in creative fields (acting, music, art) with a real interest in education
A resilient, positive outlook and a cracking sense of humour
Strong English and Maths skills (EYFS to KS2 level)
A team spirit and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, joyful school day
What’s on offer:
A full-time, term-time-only role with the potential to go permanent
Opportunities to work flexibly if needed
Weekly pay and support from a friendly, experienced consultant
The chance to be part of something really special—making learning fun and accessible for all
If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to chat.
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.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
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