1:1 Learning Support Assistants Required

Are you a caring and dedicated individual with a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning?

We are seeking enthusiastic 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to work within welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary schools across Southwark . With both daily supply and long-term opportunities available, this role offers flexibility while providing the chance to make a meaningful impact on a child's educational journey.

The Role

As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for pupils requiring additional assistance.
• Help children access the curriculum and engage positively in lessons.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other school staff.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and resilience in learning.
• Adapt support strategies to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Are patient, nurturing, and adaptable.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential.
• Have experience supporting children with SEND, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs (desirable but not essential).

Why Join Us?

• Flexible daily supply work and long-term placements available.
• Opportunities across a range of mainstream primary schools in Southwark.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Valuable experience working within supportive school environments.
• Opportunities to develop your SEND knowledge and classroom skills.
• Potential pathways into permanent school positions.

Ideal For

• Experienced Learning Support Assistants
• Teaching Assistants seeking 1:1 roles
• SEN Support Staff
• Graduates interested in teaching, psychology, or child development
• Youth Workers and Childcare Professionals
• Individuals looking for flexible or long-term education-based work

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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