Creative Learning Facilitator

Protocol Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Protocol Education is looking for Learning Support Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire. The role suits those from creative fields who want to make a meaningful difference for children, including those with SEND.

You will support children with a range of needs, encouraging creativity, communication and independence while collaborating with teachers, therapists and families. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Have professional experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Patient, nurturing and resilient personality.
• Ability to think creatively and adapt to individual needs.
• Confident in building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Provide two years of professional references.
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support children through creative and play-based learning activities.
• Encourage communication and social interaction.
• Help pupils build confidence and independence.
• Deliver personalised interventions and learning opportunities.
• Support sensory, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Create a safe, positive and engaging environment for every child.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience & resilience

Creative thinking

Relationship building

Communication skills

Two years references

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Are you a creative, energetic and compassionate individual who thrives on building relationships and inspiring young people?

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join a highly inclusive primary school in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals from creative industries and people-focused professions who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to children's lives.

Whether your background is in art, drama, music, dance, sports coaching, outdoor learning, youth work, play therapy or community engagement, your creativity, adaptability and ability to connect with young people could make you an outstanding Learning Support Assistant.

Why Creative Professionals Excel in This Role

Many of our pupils learn best through practical, sensory and engaging experiences. We value people who can think differently, use creativity to overcome barriers to learning, and bring enthusiasm and imagination into every school day.

• An artist who enjoys helping children express themselves creatively
• A musician who understands the power of communication beyond words
• A drama practitioner skilled in developing confidence and social interaction
• A sports coach who can motivate and inspire young people
• A youth worker experienced in building trust and positive relationships
• A performer, dancer or creative practitioner who can bring energy and engagement to learning

Most importantly, you will be passionate about supporting children with SEND and helping them achieve their potential.

About the Role

You will support children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, helping them develop communication, independence, emotional wellbeing and key life skills.

No two days are the same. You may be:

• Supporting children through creative and play-based learning activities
• Encouraging communication and social interaction
• Helping pupils build confidence and independence
• Delivering personalised interventions and learning opportunities
• Supporting sensory, emotional and behavioural needs
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, families and other professionals
• Creating a safe, positive and engaging environment where every child can flourish

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have professional experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Are patient, nurturing and resilient
• Can think creatively and adapt to individual needs
• Are confident building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Have excellent communication skills
• Can provide two years of professional references
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to obtain one

What We Offer

• A genuinely rewarding career where every day matters
• A supportive and welcoming team
• Specialist SEND training and professional development
• Opportunities to learn from experienced practitioners and multi-agency professionals
• The chance to use your creativity to make a real impact
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

Join Us

This role would particularly suit candidates from arts, theatre, music, dance, sports, youth work, community engagement, childcare and other creative professions who want to use their talents to support children in a meaningful and life-changing way.

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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