1:1 Support | BS4

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible opportunities

Guaranteed work

Free CPD

Referral bonus £250

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to work in welcoming primary schools around BS4. You will support a pupil with SEMH, ASD, ADHD or additional needs, providing tailored help throughout the day.

Join a team that values patience, consistency, and safeguarding. We offer weekly PAYE pay at £92-£96, flexible opportunities, and ongoing professional development to help you make a lasting difference in a child’s learning journey.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient, and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and willing to get involved in all areas of school life.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of children and schools.
• Experienced in supporting children with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, SEND, or additional needs.
• Confident building positive relationships with children.
• Passionate about helping young people thrive both academically and emotionally.
• Creative, proactive, and willing to think differently when approaching learning challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to a pupil who requires additional help accessing learning.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship that promotes confidence and emotional security.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour throughout the school day.
• Adapt learning activities alongside the class teacher to meet individual needs.
• Encourage independence while providing reassurance when needed.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Act as a positive role model both in and out of the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, support staff, and families to ensure the best outcomes for the child.

Job description

Be the Person Who Makes the Difference

For some children, success at school starts with having one trusted adult by their side.

Protocol Education is working with a number of welcoming primary schools across BS4 to recruit caring, patient, and committed 1:1 Learning Support Assistants who are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

This role is all about building trust, creating consistency, and helping a child feel safe enough to learn, grow, and succeed.

You will work closely with a pupil who may have SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or additional learning needs, providing tailored support throughout the school day. Your calm presence, encouragement, and understanding will make a meaningful difference to their confidence, wellbeing, and engagement in learning.

The Role

As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated support to a pupil who requires additional help accessing learning
• Build a positive, trusting relationship that promotes confidence and emotional security
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour throughout the school day
• Adapt learning activities alongside the class teacher to meet individual needs
• Encourage independence while providing reassurance when needed
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in classroom activities
• Act as a positive role model both in and out of the classroom
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, support staff, and families to ensure the best outcomes for the child

This is more than a classroom support role. It's an opportunity to become a consistent, positive influence in a child's educational journey.

Why Work With Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we understand how valuable excellent support staff are to schools and pupils alike.

• Competitive daily rates of £92-£96, paid weekly through PAYE
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Guaranteed work agreements available for consistency and peace of mind
• Opportunities within welcoming local schools across BS4
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities, including holiday training sessions
• Dedicated consultants who understand SEND and SEMH support roles
• Ongoing support throughout your placements
• £250 referral bonus when you recommend a teacher or school support professional

About You

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Calm, patient, and resilient when faced with challenging situations
• Positive, enthusiastic, and willing to get involved in all areas of school life
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of children and schools
• Experienced in supporting children with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, SEND, or additional needs, either professionally or personally
• Confident building positive relationships with children
• Passionate about helping young people thrive both academically and emotionally
• Creative, proactive, and willing to think differently when approaching learning challenges

Whether your experience comes from education, childcare, care work, youth work, mentoring, or personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Need to Clear You

To get you registered and ready to start, we'll need:

• A valid passport or proof of your right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, or council tax statement
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education history, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including education, childcare, or SEN-related references where applicable
• An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years

Make a Lasting Impact

If you're someone who believes that every child deserves patience, encouragement, and someone who genuinely believes in them, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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.