At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional learning needs and help them thrive in school.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, term-time only, and free training opportunities.
- Other info: Potential for permanent roles and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Your care experience can transform a child's educational journey.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care or youth work is a plus, but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Your care experience could change a child’s experience of school.
If you have worked in social care, children’s residential care, supported accommodation, youth work or a similar setting, you already possess many of the skills schools need.
We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for schools in and around Ongar.
You will support children who may have additional learning needs, Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour or social and emotional needs.
Why your experience matters
- You understand that behaviour is a form of communication
- You can remain calm during difficult moments
- You know how to establish appropriate professional boundaries
- You can encourage independence without withdrawing support
- You understand safeguarding and the importance of consistent routines
Your responsibilities could include supporting children in lessons, helping them regulate their emotions, delivering one-to-one interventions and encouraging positive relationships with their classmates.
Previous school experience is helpful but not essential.
We are particularly interested in hearing from children’s residential care workers, social-care professionals, family support workers, youth workers and support workers who would like to move into education.
Roles are available during school hours, Monday to Friday and term time only.
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 Df E 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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Learning Support Assistant - Ongar employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Join a nurturing nursery setting in LS11 where your passion for early years education can truly shine. We prioritise a supportive work culture that values your contributions, offers ongoing professional development, and fosters strong relationships with children and their families. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging environment, you'll find every day rewarding as you help little learners thrive.
