1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Colchester | September Start | Long-Term Role

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every single day?

We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD within a welcoming mainstream primary school in Colchester, starting this September.

This is more than just a support role — it’s your opportunity to have a direct, meaningful impact on a child’s confidence, progress, and school experience.

Your role will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD
• Helping the pupil stay engaged, focused, and supported throughout the school day
• Using tailored strategies to support communication, emotional regulation, and learning
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Creating a calm, positive, and structured environment

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with ASD (essential)
• Is patient, understanding, and consistent in their approach
• Can build strong, trusting relationships
• Is proactive, reliable, and passionate about supporting SEN pupils

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive pay based on your experience
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to SEND-focused training and CPD
• Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent roles
• A simple and supportive registration process

Be the difference.
If you’re ready to support, inspire, and help a child thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch today to secure your September role.

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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