Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly PAYE pay

Full-time role with immediate start

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. in Bradley Stoke is seeking dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to provide tailored support for pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This role offers full-time hours with an immediate start and the chance to support students who need it most.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children in school or SEND settings, excellent communication skills, and a DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). A strong commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, SEND, care, youth work, or similar setting.
• Passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• DBS Enhanced Check on Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Able to provide 24 months of references.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence, and engagement.
• Supporting children with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech and Language and other SEND.
• Promoting positive behaviour and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Skills

1:1 support experience

Child education background

Education

Experience in school/SEND environment

Job description

A primary school local to Bradley Stokeare looking for dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to provide tailored support for pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to make a real difference. You'll build a trusted relationship, helping them face each school day with confidence, consistency and encouragement. This is a great opportunity for a graduate, or anyone with a coaching, social work or youth work background looking to move into education and support students who need it the most.

Your responsbilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence, and engagement.
• Supporting children with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech and Langauge and other SEND.
• Promoting positive behaviour and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people in a school, SEND, care, youth work, or similar setting.
• Are passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Are patient, reliable, and adaptable.
• Hold an Enhanced Child Only DBS on the Update Service or are willing to apply.
• Are able to provide 24 months worth of references

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Full-time role with immediate start available
• Opportunities in Primary, Secondary, and SEND schools across Bristol.
• Free CPD and specialist training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

Location: Bradley Stoke
Role: Learning Support Assistant
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: Ongoing

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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