Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Long-term opportunity

CPD training

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant in Bristol (BS16) to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil in Year 3/4 with Autism and PDA. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, with a potential to become permanent.

You will support access to the curriculum, manage day-to-day challenges, and help the pupil gain independence. Strong SEN experience and DBS updates are required.

Qualifications

• Primary school-based SEN experience essential.
• Experience providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with complex needs.
• Assist access to lessons and classroom activities.
• Adapt tasks to meet individual needs and support autism/PDA strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build a trusting relationship with the pupil and collaborate with the class teacher.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

KS2 Year 3/4

Communication skills

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Bristol (BS16) | Full-Time | September Start

Primary SEN Experience Essential | KS2 | Long-Term to Permanent

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting children with additional needs?

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated LSA for a primary school in BS16, Bristol, supporting a Key Stage 2 pupil in Year 3/4.

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position with the school.

About the Role

You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with complex additional needs, including Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

You will play an important role in helping the pupil access the curriculum, manage day-to-day challenges, build confidence and develop greater independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.


• Supporting access to lessons and classroom activities.


• Adapting tasks and learning approaches to meet individual needs.


• Using appropriate strategies to support Autism and PDA.


• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.


• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement.


• Building a trusting and positive relationship with the pupil.


• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team.


• Maintaining a calm, structured and supportive environment.

Essential Requirements

• Primary school-based SEN experience is essential.


• Previous experience as an LSA, SEN TA or Teaching Assistant.


• Experience supporting children with complex additional needs.


• Direct experience supporting Autism and PDA is highly desirable.


• Experience working with KS2 pupils, ideally Year 3/4.


• Patient, calm, resilient and compassionate approach.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to commit to full-time, Monday-Friday.


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Working Hours

• Monday - Friday


• 8:40am - 3:10pm

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.


• Potential permanent position with the school.


• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.


• Dedicated consultant support.


• Free CPD and specialist SEN training.


• Opportunity to develop your SEN experience.


• Support throughout your placement.

Location: Bristol (BS16)

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Setting: Primary School

Year Group: KS2 - Year 3/4

Hours: 8:40am - 3:10pm, Monday-Friday

Start: September

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term → Permanent Opportunity

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.