Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking compassionate and proactive Learning Support Assistants to work with specialist SEN schools across Wiltshire. The role involves providing 1:1 support, managing emotional regulation, and collaborating with teachers. Suitable candidates will have experience with children or young people with SEND and possess patience, resilience, and a sense of humour. Training opportunities, including free Thrive training, are available. This is a temporary position with the possibility of permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children or young people in relevant settings.
• Ability to manage emotional regulation and behaviour effectively.
• Willingness to undergo training such as Team Teach or Thrive.
• Demonstrates patience and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists.
• Create a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage pupils' independence and confidence.

Skills

Experience with children or young people with SEND

Calm under pressure

Trust-building abilities

Patience

Resilience

Sense of humour

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Looking for a role where you genuinely change someone’s day?

We’re working with specialist SEN schools across Wiltshire who are looking for compassionate, steady and proactive Learning Support Assistants to join their teams.

These settings support pupils with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs, along with supporting the class teacher in general delivery of the class work. The work is hands‑on, sometimes challenging, always meaningful.

You won’t just be “extra support” in the room. You’ll be the calm voice, the safe space, the person who helps a pupil regulate, refocus and access their learning.

Location: Across Wiltshire

Working Hours: 08.30 - 3.30

Employment Type: Both full and part time roles available.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
• Helping create structured, safe and engaging learning environments
• Encouraging independence and confidence every step of the way

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND, in schools, care, youth work or similar
• Stays calm under pressure
• Builds trust naturally
• Brings patience, resilience and a sense of humour

Team Teach or de‑escalation training is a bonus, but not essential. We’ll support you with ongoing development.

If you’re Thrive trained, even better. If not, ask us about our free Thrive training, it’s a brilliant way to strengthen your toolkit and increase your appeal to schools.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support from someone who gets SEN
• Opportunities in specialist and alternative provisions
• Streamlined registration and local placements

If you want a role where small wins feel massive, this could be it.

Apply now and let’s talk about what you’re looking for.

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!

Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022, REC audited, Investor In People, CPD Member

If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.

We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!

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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