Learning Support Assistant – Inclusive School | Colchester | Long-Term to Permanent Opportunity Are you a calm, caring, and dedicated Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Protocol Education is working with a supportive and inclusive school in Colchester that is looking for a compassionate LSA to join their team on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to move into a permanent role. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a school that is known for its nurturing environment, strong team culture, and commitment to supporting every pupil to succeed. About the School This welcoming Colchester school prides itself on its inclusive ethos and supportive leadership team. Staff work closely together to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and supported in their learning. The school has a strong focus on wellbeing, positive relationships, and tailored support for pupils with additional needs. Many staff highlight the friendly atmosphere and collaborative team as one of the best things about working there. New staff are welcomed and supported, making it a great environment for someone who wants to build a long-term career in education. The Role Supporting pupils in the classroom and helping them stay engaged in learning Providing 1:1 or small group support for children who need additional guidance Helping to create a calm and positive learning environment Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to support pupils’ individual needs Encouraging confidence, independence, and progress in every child What We’re Looking For A calm, patient, and caring individual who enjoys supporting young people Someone who is passionate about making a difference in education Strong communication and teamwork skills Experience supporting children is desirable but not essential Someone interested in a long-term role with potential to become permanent Why Work with Protocol Education? Competitive daily pay with weekly PAYE payments Access to long-term and permanent opportunities in local schools Free CPD and training opportunities to support your development A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement Opportunities to work with fantastic schools across Colchester and Essex If you’re a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to support children, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact in the classroom, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to start your journey as a Learning Support Assistant 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.