Inclusive Learning Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Frampton Cotterell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking an Inclusive Learning Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Horfield. The role covers Reception to Year 6, delivering 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN, and collaborating with teachers and families to enable access to learning.

The successful candidate will have SEN experience, strong communication, patience, and resilience. A DBS check is required or willingness to obtain one, and two professional references are requested.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• DBS Enhanced check or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all children.
• Ability to adapt approach to meet individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEN across the primary age range.
• Deliver targeted interventions and small-group support.
• Support pupils' academic progress with tailored activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
• Record pupil progress and share observations with staff.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Patience & resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and compassionate Inclusive Learning Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Horfield. This rewarding full-time role involves working closely with children ranging in age from Reception to Year 6, providing tailored behavioural, pastoral and academic support on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who is committed to promoting inclusion, building positive relationships and helping every child succeed.

About the Role

As an Inclusive Learning Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs to access learning, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and families, you will provide personalised support that enables pupils to engage with learning, manage challenges and make meaningful progress.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEN across the primary age range.
• Delivering targeted interventions and support in small group settings.
• Supporting pupils' academic progress through tailored learning activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent positive role model.
• Supporting pupils with pastoral needs and wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEND professionals and families.
• Contributing to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Recording pupil progress and sharing observations with the wider staff team.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have professional experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Be confident supporting behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and resilience.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be committed to inclusive practice and high expectations for all children.
• Be able to adapt their approach to meet individual pupil needs.
• Work effectively as part of a team while showing initiative and independence.
• Be able to provide two years of professional references.
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, communication difficulties or learning difficulties would be highly advantageous.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming primary school community.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• A dedicated and experienced staff team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.
• A varied and highly rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The chance to support children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.