Learning Support Assistant – Witham
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in a child’s life?
We’re looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a child with special educational needs in a welcoming primary school in Witham.
This is a full-time role with the exciting potential to become permanent for the right person. If you’re ready to help a young learner grow in confidence, independence, and ability—this could be your next step.
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What you’ll be doing
* Working closely with a child with SEN, supporting their academic and social development
* Adapting learning activities to meet their needs under the guidance of the class teacher
* Encouraging independence through problem-solving, communication, and social skills
* Helping maintain a calm and positive classroom environment for all pupils
* Collaborating with teachers, the SENCo, and parents to ensure progress is tracked and supported
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What we’re looking for
* Experience working with children (SEN experience an advantage but not essential)
* A patient, caring, and approachable personality that builds trust quickly
* Strong communication skills to work effectively with staff, pupils, and families
* A proactive, adaptable approach—you’ll meet every child where they are
* A Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is helpful but not essential
* Most importantly, a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
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Why join Protocol Education?
* Weekly Pay – no waiting around, we pay you every week
* Potential Temp-to-Perm – opportunity to secure a permanent role
* Ongoing Support – from your local consultant and our CPD Academy
* Variety & Experience – opportunities to work in different schools around Witham
* Professional Development – free access to training so you can keep building your skills
* Impact – play a key role in a child’s development and be part of their success story
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Ready to apply?
If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a school community in Witham, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step with Protocol 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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