Full-Time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - KS1

Full-Time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - KS1

Location: Central Chelmsford

Start Date: September 2026

Are you a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual looking to support young learners in a primary school setting? We are working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Central Chelmsford seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their KS1 team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's development, particularly those with additional needs.

The Role:

• Provide classroom support within Key Stage 1
• Work closely with the class teacher to support learning and engagement
• Offer 1:1 and small group support where required
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with children (school-based or similar)
• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in supporting children with SEN

Development Opportunities:

• Willingness to complete training over the summer to enhance skills
• Opportunity to develop knowledge in supporting SEN needs, including Autism (ASD)

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide network of schools
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role if the school is the right fit

If you're looking to make a real difference in a child's education and start a rewarding role in September, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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 promotes the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', which includes an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religious or other differences.