EYFS LSA

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support a young pupil in a Reception class at an outstanding primary school in Bristol. You'll provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs and assist with whole-class activities to help children settle. The ideal candidate has early years or KS1 experience and is passionate about making a difference in children's lives. This part-time role offers valuable professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to CPD training

Support from a friendly consultant

Valued staff in great schools

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, especially in early years or primary education.
• Skills in phonics and early reading support.
• Experience working 1:1 with children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Reception pupil.
• Assist with whole-class activities for smoother transition into school.
• Support early literacy through storytelling and phonics.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

EYFS or KS1 experience

Confidence in supporting children with additional needs

Ability to deliver simple interventions

Warm and proactive attitude

Job description

Reception LSA – EHCP & Early Years Support

Clifton, Bristol | Ofsted Outstanding Primary School
September 2025 Start | Part-Time Pupil Support + Whole-Class LSA Duties

Got a calm, caring nature and a knack for helping little learners find their feet?

A wonderful Reception class in an Ofsted Outstanding school in Clifton is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join the team this September. You’ll be working 1:1 with a young pupil with an EHCP who will be in school part-time, and when he’s not in class, you’ll be supporting the wider group as they settle into school life.

What your days will look like:

• 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with additional needs (part-time attendance)

• Whole-class assistance to ease the transition into school routines

• Working in small groups to develop fine motor skills and handwriting

• Supporting early reading- phonics, book exploration, and storytelling

• Helping create a warm, inclusive classroom where every child feels welcome

Who we’re looking for:

• Someone with EYFS or KS1 experience (Reception a bonus!)

• Confident supporting children with additional needs

• Skilled in delivering simple, practical interventions to boost key skills

• Warm, proactive, and ready to muck in with a smile

Why this role matters:

Reception is a big step, and you’ll be the friendly face that makes it feel safe and exciting. Whether it’s helping with pencil grip or calming first-day nerves, your impact will be felt every single day.

What you get with Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella hassle)

• Access to CPD including Early Years, SEND, and Thrive training

• Friendly, local consultant support

• Great schools that genuinely value their support staff

If you’re passionate about early years and want to make a real difference, this is the one.

Apply today or get in touch on 0117 945 3960, we’ll help you settle into something special.

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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