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Learning Support AssistantProtocol Education • Colchester, Essex, England
Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education • Colchester, Essex, England
30+ days ago
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Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Colchester
Start Date: January
Salary: £85–£100 per day
Contract Type: Permanent or Contract

Protocol Education is proud to be working with a number of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Colchester, all looking to appoint dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).

This role involves supporting students across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), including those with additional learning needs such as SEN. You will work closely with class teachers to provide tailored support, helping students stay engaged, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain hands-on classroom experience—particularly those considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work.

Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, this role offers flexibility while placing you in supportive school environments where you can make a genuine difference.

The successful Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will have:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable)
  • A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
  • Confidence supporting students with additional needs, including SEN
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
  • A proactive and adaptable attitude

Why apply through Protocol Education?

  • Access to exclusive roles across Colchester schools
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • Streamlined registration and onboarding process

In return, you can expect:

  • Competitive daily rates of £85–£100
  • PAYE pay options
  • Opportunities to work in supportive, well-resourced schools
  • Potential to secure a permanent position through long-term placements

If you're ready to start or continue your journey as a Learning Support Assistant in Colchester, click APPLY NOW and a member of the Protocol Education team will be in touch.

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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