Learning Support Assistant

Location: Islington, North London
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start date: ASAP or next term

We are working with a friendly and inclusive school in Islington that is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across the school day.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with children, providing structured support, and helping pupils build confidence in their learning. The school has a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and teamwork, and offers a supportive environment where staff are valued.

The role will include:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom, either 1:1 or in small groups

• Assisting with learning activities and adapting tasks where needed

• Supporting pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs

• Working closely with class teachers and the wider support team

• Helping to create a positive, calm, and inclusive learning environment

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in an education or support setting

• Is patient, reliable, and confident building positive relationships

• Can follow guidance while using initiative where appropriate

• Is available for a full-time position

What Protocol Education can offer:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies

• Free access to our online CPD Academy

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities to work in supportive and well-run schools

Thrive training is desirable. If you are not Thrive trained, we offer free Thrive training to support your professional development and strengthen your application.

If you are looking for a full-time Learning Support Assistant role where you can make a genuine difference and feel supported in your work, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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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