Why work with Protocol Education?
At Protocol Education, we believe support staff deserve the same care, respect, and consistency as the pupils they support. We take time to understand what you’re looking for, match you with the right schools, and stay close throughout your placement. With weekly PAYE pay, free access to high-quality CPD, and a dedicated consultant who knows your local schools, we make sure you feel supported, informed, and confident in your role.
Full-Time Learning Support Assistant
Primary Schools across Brentwood
We are working closely with a number of welcoming and well-established primary schools across Brentwood who are seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join their teams on a long-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, and development, and who is looking for a stable, rewarding role within a primary school setting.
The role
1. Supporting pupils within the classroom, in small groups, or on a 1:1 basis
2. Helping children to access learning and stay engaged throughout the school day
3. Working collaboratively with class teachers and SENCOs to support individual needs
4. Promoting a positive, calm, and inclusive learning environment
5. Providing consistent support to help pupils build confidence and independence
What schools are looking for
6. Experience working with children, ideally within a school or educational setting
7. A patient, reliable, and proactive approach
8. Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs, SEND experience is desirable
9. Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to pupil progress
What Protocol Education offers
10. Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
11. FREE access to our CPD Academy, including SEND and behaviour training
12. A dedicated consultant offering personalised support
13. Full-time, long-term roles in local Brentwood primary schools
14. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
If you are not yet Thrive trained, we also offer free Thrive training, a valuable qualification that is highly regarded by schools and strengthens your professional profile.
If you’re looking for a full-time role where your contribution is recognised and your support makes a meaningful difference, we would be delighted to speak with you.
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 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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