Learning Support Assistant

Location: Witham
Job Type: Permanent
Reference: KPS1
Salary: £13.67 - £15/hour + £50 referral bonus
Job Published: 12 August 2025

Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Witham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Pay: £83–£95 per day (PAYE)

Your calm, steady presence could change a child’s school life.

We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with Special Educational Needs in a friendly Witham primary school. This is more than just a classroom role—it’s a chance to help a child feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting a pupil’s learning in class and during activities

  • Encouraging independence, confidence, and small wins every day

  • Following strategies from the SENCO and class teacher

  • Helping with emotional and social development

  • Working closely with staff, parents, and external professionals

What we’re looking for:

  • Patience, empathy, and a sense of humour

  • Experience working with children with SEN

  • Ability to build trust and keep pupils engaged

  • Confidence using different strategies to support learning

  • A team player with strong communication skills

Why work with Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy

  • Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

  • Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

  • Referral rewards when you recommend a friend

If you want to make a genuine difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making school a brighter place for a child who needs you.