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Contact Protocol Education

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Learning Support Assistant

Colchester, Essex

Protocol Education

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
£92.63 - 105 - Day
Recruiter
Protocol Education
Closes
21 Oct 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Develop Your Career in Education with Protocol Education

Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Colchester on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or an individual with relevant childcare or education experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive school environment.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils with their learning, development and wider wellbeing, helping to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Why work with Protocol Education?

When you join Protocol Education, you will have access to a dedicated team committed to supporting your professional development and helping you secure the right opportunity.

As a Protocol Education candidate, you can benefit from:

Access to a wide range of full-time and long-term education opportunities across Colchester and Essex

Competitive rates of pay

Free CPD-accredited training and professional development

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement

Opportunities to gain experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

Opportunities to develop your experience supporting SEND and additional learning needs

Access to long-term, permanent and temp-to-perm opportunities

Support with your career development and progression within education

A professional and straightforward registration process

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils both within the classroom and, where appropriate, through targeted individual or small-group activities. You will work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to help pupils engage positively with their learning.

Responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils with classroom-based learning and activities

Providing individual and small-group support

Reinforcing learning and assisting with interventions

Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours

Working alongside teachers to maintain an inclusive and engaging learning environment

Supporting pupils with additional needs where required

Promoting positive behaviour and strong relationships with pupils

Contributing to the wider life of the school

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Professional, reliable and committed to working in education

Passionate about supporting children to achieve their potential

Confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff

Patient, adaptable and able to respond effectively to different learning needs

Comfortable working as part of a wider school team

Available to work full-time

Previous experience working with children, young people or within an educational setting is desirable

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take the next step into education, Protocol Education can support you in finding an opportunity that matches your experience and career goals.

If you are looking for a rewarding full-time Teaching Assistant position in Colchester, apply today to speak with the Protocol Education team.

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. xjnqpsq

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Ad ID: 5418834387

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