Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Colchester - ASAP Start

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Colchester, starting ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and looking to develop their career within a nurturing school environment that offers ongoing support and professional development.

The school is looking for a committed practitioner with strong communication skills, effective behaviour management, and a genuine desire to support pupils both academically and socially.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Colchester
• Position - Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Type of work - Classroom support and small group intervention work
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration - Ongoing / Long-term
• Full time/part-time - Full time
• Rate of pay - £90-£100 per day (depending on experience)
• Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting children in a UK primary school setting (placements accepted)
• Experience working with pupils who require additional learning support is desirable
• Relevant LSA, TA, childcare, or education-based qualifications desirable
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
• Provide two professional child-related references

OTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.

WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU

• Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Access to an in-house Training & Development Team
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate