Support Learning Assistant (Secondary) - Wakefield

Protocol Education

  • Wakefield
  • £90-150 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Join Our Inclusive & Inspiring School Community!Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full Time; Permanent
Salary: Pay to scaleAre you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives?
We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with diverse needs and help unlock their full potential.✨ What We Offer:
  • A warm, welcoming and supportive school environment
  • A chance to work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who need that extra boost
  • Opportunities for career development & TA/HLTA training
  • Collaborative team culture with experienced SEN professionals
  • Regular CPD sessions, coaching and mentoring
  • A school ethos built on inclusion, empathy and growth
Your Role:
  • Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND, SEMH or learning difficulties
  • Work alongside class teachers to adapt materials and resources
  • Foster independence and confidence in pupils through patient, consistent support
  • Support behaviour strategies and encourage positive classroom routines
  • Keep clear records of progress and contribute to EHCP reviews where needed
  • Help create an engaging, safe, and structured learning environment
About You:
  • Experience working with children or young people (ideally in schools, youth work, or SEN settings)
  • Passionate about supporting students with additional needs
  • Confident working 1:1 and in small group interventions
  • Resilient, empathetic, and adaptable – every day is different!
  • Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (desirable, not essential)
  • Team player with a can-do attitude and a calm, nurturing approach
How to Apply:Send your CVs to or call on 0013 541 7185All 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.

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