1:1 Learning Partner (Downend)

Protocol Education Ltd; Downend; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a caring Learning Partner to provide dedicated 1:1 SEN support at a primary school in Downend. You will closely work with the class teacher and SEND team to help a pupil access learning and build confidence.

You will adapt activities, nurture independence and maintain a calm, reassuring presence throughout the day, ensuring positive progress and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience working in a primary school or educational setting.
• Patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Calm, adaptable and encouraging, even on challenging days.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to obtain one.
• Provide 24 months of references as part of the compliance process.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to help your pupil access learning.
• Help pupil develop socially and emotionally.
• Support pupil to feel confident in the classroom.
• Adapt activities as needed and encourage independence.
• Be a calm, reassuring presence throughout the school day.

Skills

SEN support

Primary school experience

Patience

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

2 years of references

Job description

We're looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Partner to join a welcoming primary school in Downend, providing dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is a genuinely rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll be helping a child build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and celebrate those brilliant little wins that make all the difference.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team, you'll provide tailored 1:1 support to help your pupil access learning, develop socially and emotionally, and feel confident in the classroom.

You'll adapt activities where needed, encourage independence and be a calm, reassuring presence throughout the school day.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Has experience working within a primary school or educational setting, this is highly desirable
• Is patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with children
• Can remain calm, adaptable and encouraging, even on challenging days
• Holds an Enhanced Child Only DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to obtain one
• Can provide 24 months of references as part of the compliance process

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities to develop your SEND knowledge and experience
• Roles in welcoming schools where you'll be supported from day one
• A simple, streamlined registration process
• Referral rewards when you recommend friends

Thinking about taking the next step?

If you're someone who believes every child deserves the chance to shine and you're ready to make a real difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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