At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special needs through creative one-to-one sessions and engaging activities.
- Company: Protocol Education, a leading provider in educational support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free professional development, and ongoing support from experts.
- Other info: Long-term role with potential for permanent placement and excellent transport links.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering creativity and independence.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for working with young people.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Protocol Education are currently recruiting learning support assistants from creative backgrounds who are confident in delivering creative one to one sessions to students with special needs. This outstanding rated college is looking for learning support assistants to start from September 2026. They are recruiting learning support assistants with/without experience who are creatively minded and enjoy working with young people.
The role will involve working with learners in a creative way on a one to one basis, with the primary target of preparing them for adulthood. You will support students on a one to one basis and also have the opportunity to assist in lessons such as music, art, and P.E. Additionally, you will work outdoors supporting students at local farms, work placements, and other non-educational organisations, encouraging students to be more aware of life outside of education and helping prepare them for the next step in their lives.
The role:
- Located in Southwark, London
- Full time - Monday to Thursday, with the option of working Fridays
- Long term opportunity with job security
- Supporting students in class ranging from 6 - 8 students per class
- Developing students' academic and social skills through creative approaches such as art or music
- Teaching numeracy, with a primary focus on the importance of movement and becoming more independent
- Supporting students within the community and preparing students for work placements
- Opportunity to be trained during the role
- Excellent transport links
- No umbrella companies meaning no hidden deductions
The candidate:
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Have a calm and consistent approach
- Have a supporting and encouraging manner with learners and an ability to inspire trust and motivate the child in their care to integrate and learn through play
In addition, Protocol Education can offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach and Webinars
- Ongoing honest, friendly, and professional support from our dedicated team of experts
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’, which 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 visit the Protocol Education website.
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