Ready to Make a Real Difference? Join Our Team Are you passionate about helping others and eager to make an impact? This is the opportunity you've been waiting for We’re looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist school in the South Ockendon area. If you love working with children and have a heart for supporting those with special needs, this role is perfect for you What We’re Looking For: ✨ A Passion for Supporting Others – If you enjoy working with children or vulnerable adults and want to help make their world a better place, we want you ✨ Experience or Enthusiasm – Whether you've worked with SEND before or have personal experience, we’ll support you every step of the way. ✨ A Team Player – You’ll be joining a fantastic team that supports children with MLD, SLD, ASD, and PMLD. No prior experience necessary—just a strong desire to help What’s In It for You: A Full-Time, Long-Term Position – A stable, full-time role, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. You’ll make a lasting impact Comprehensive Training – We provide training in First Aid, Manual Handling, and Hoisting (not required, but definitely a plus). Build Meaningful Connections – Work closely with children to build strong relationships, helping them thrive in their learning and personal development. This is your chance to join a supportive, dynamic team that’s dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children with special needs. If you’re ready to jump in and make an impact, apply now or give Sydney a call at 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.