Learning Support Assistant - Make a Difference in Braintree
Primary School setting | Braintree and nearby areas
Full-time role | Weekly PAYE pay | Potential to go permanent

Are you the calm in the chaos? The cheerleader in the corner? The one who spots the small wins others miss? If so, read on - we've got just the role for you.

We're looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work one-to-one with a child with special educational needs (SEN) in a welcoming primary school in the Braintree area. This full-time role could become permanent for the right person—someone kind, patient, and ready to help a young learner grow in confidence and independence.

What you'll be doing:

Supporting one child closely in class, helping them stay on track, feel included, and build trust

Tailoring learning activities to meet their needs - with the teacher's guidance

Encouraging their communication and social skills, one positive interaction at a time

Helping create a calm, focused classroom where everyone can thrive

Sharing observations with the teacher and SENCo so the right support's always in place

What we're looking for:

Experience working with children (especially those with SEN) is a big plus - but not essential

A patient, caring nature and a natural rapport with children

Someone who's proactive, adaptable, and a team player

Confident communicator, comfortable working alongside teachers and parents

Bonus if you've got a TA qualification (Level 2 or 3), but we welcome all experience

A brilliant sense of humour never hurts either! 

Why join Protocol Education?

We're here to support you while you support them.

Weekly pay through PAYE - no umbrella complications

FREE access to our CPD Academy - upskill anytime

A supportive consultant who knows the local schools and listens to what you need

Ongoing roles in fantastic Braintree schools—plus options further afield if you want

The chance to go permanent if it's the right fit for you and the school

Ready to be the difference?
If you're excited to support a child's journey and want a role that's as rewarding as it is meaningful, hit apply or drop us your CV today. Let's help you step into a role where your kindness and care count—every single day.

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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