Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – Grow While You Support Location: Brentwood, Essex Salary: £89.47-£95 per day Support children. Grow your career. Make every day count. If you’ve got a knack for calming chaos and spotting a teaching moment in the middle of mayhem, this might just be your next move. We’re looking for a caring, confident Learning Support Assistant to join a brilliant school in Brentwood—and here’s the best bit: you’ll be learning just as much as the pupils. We know how important it is for support staff to feel seen, valued, and supported. That’s why we offer free CPD-accredited training from day one. Whether you’re brushing up on SEN strategies, learning de-escalation techniques, or diving into trauma-informed practices, we’ll help you build a toolkit that sets you apart in every classroom. What you’ll be doing: 1:1 Support: Helping individual pupils thrive within the classroom Tailored Help: Supporting personalised learning plans alongside teaching staff Positive Engagement: Building trust with children, encouraging participation and progress Behaviour Confidence: Using gentle, effective methods to de-escalate and redirect Team Communication: Keeping everyone in the loop—teachers, parents, SENCOs Inclusive Practice: Creating calm, welcoming learning environments where every child can belong This is more than just a support role—it’s a stepping stone. Many of our LSA placements go on to become SEN specialists, teachers, or wellbeing leads. What you’ll need: The right to work in the UK A valid DBS or willingness to apply Experience supporting students with SEND (autism, ADHD, or SEMH especially welcome!) A calm, patient personality and loads of empathy Perks you’ll love: Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella faff Access to our CPD Academy (free, on-demand, and designed by education experts) Friendly, personalised support from your local Protocol consultant Flexible roles across Brentwood's best schools Referral bonuses for introducing top talent Sound like your kind of challenge? Apply now and take the next step in a career that’s all about impact, learning, and real connection. 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.