Learning Support Assistant SEN; ASD - KS1

Learning Support Assistant (Full-Time) – Colchester | SEN (ASD – KS1)

Location: Colchester, Essex

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Agency: Protocol Education

Protocol Education are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work full-time in a welcoming primary school in Colchester. This role involves supporting a KS1 child with Autism (ASD) on a 1:1 basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about SEN support, helping a child to thrive both academically and socially within a nurturing school environment.

• Provide 1:1 support for a KS1 pupil with ASD
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
• Support the child’s emotional regulation and social development
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and behaviour plans
• Create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment

• Experience working with children with SEN, particularly ASD
• Understanding of KS1 curriculum (desirable)
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free CPD and SEN-focused training
• Opportunity for long-term and permanent roles
• Flexibility to suit your career goals

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. 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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