Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing consultant support

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant to work in primary schools in the BS16 area of Bristol. You will support pupils with learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation, providing 1:1 and small-group support.

This temporary role offers competitive daily pay, term-time hours, and ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant, with opportunities for training and pathways into teaching, SEND, and pastoral roles.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Calm, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to remain positive and consistent when faced with challenges.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils to engage positively with learning
• Assisting with phonics, literacy, and numeracy activities
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and social skills
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom participation
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and families where appropriate

Skills

Experience with children

Calm demeanor

Resilience

Communication skills

Job description

Location: BS16, Bristol

Pay: £92.60 - £105 per day

Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Term Time Only

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

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant to work in primary schools in the BS16 area. These schools have a diverse community and are looking for patient, resilient, and proactive individuals who can make a positive difference to pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, care, youth work, sports coaching, residential support, or similar fields.

As a Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may require additional support with learning, behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in school life.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils to engage positively with learning
• Assisting with phonics, literacy, and numeracy activities
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and social skills
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom participation
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and families where appropriate

• Experience working with children or young people
• Calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to remain positive and consistent when faced with challenges
• Genuine passion for supporting children's development and wellbeing

• Competitive daily pay
• Consistent full-time work
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Potential pathways into teaching, SEND, and pastoral roles

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your skills from care, youth work, coaching, or support work, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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