Learning Support Assistant - Patchway

Protocol Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is seeking Teaching Assistants in Patchway to support students in a vibrant school environment. The role requires no prior experience and is perfect for those passionate about working with young people. Responsibilities include classroom support, running small-group sessions, and aiding students from diverse backgrounds. Join a community-minded school dedicated to student well-being and success.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free training through CPD Academy

Supportive registration process

Qualifications

• Must care for and communicate well with young people.
• No prior school experience required.
• Ideal for graduates or those with backgrounds in youth work, mentoring, or social care.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Run small-group sessions to build confidence.
• Work one-on-one with students needing extra support.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Ability to support learning

Job description

Teaching Assistants Needed in Patchway – No School Experience Required

If you’re someone young people naturally gravitate towards, the kind of person who can stay calm when things get lively and offer encouragement when someone needs it most, this could be the perfect next step for you.

We’re supporting a large, inclusive secondary school in the Patchway area that’s looking for full‑time Teaching Assistants. This school champions every type of learner, from pupils with additional needs to young people who’ve recently arrived in the UK. They’re warm, community‑minded and genuinely committed to giving every student the chance to thrive.

You don’t need school experience. You just need to care, communicate well and be up for learning on the job.

What you’ll be doing day to day

Think of this as a role where no two days look the same. You might find yourself:

• Supporting teachers in the classroom and helping pupils stay on track
• Running small‑group sessions that build confidence and help students catch up
• Working one‑to‑one with a young person who needs extra reassurance or structure
• Helping pupils from overseas settle into school life and feel part of the community
• Working alongside a brilliant specialist SEN team who support pupils with a wide range of needs

Some days are busy, some are steady, most are rewarding in ways you don’t always expect.

Who this role is ideal for

You don’t have to walk in with school expertise. Many brilliant TAs start out in roles like:

• Youth work
• Social care or family support
• Sports coaching
• Mentoring
• Customer service or community roles
• Volunteering with young people

If you’ve ever been the steady voice in a tricky moment, the person friends trust for advice or the one who can break down a problem calmly, you’ve already got the foundations of a great TA.

Graduates and psychology students do particularly well here, especially if you’re curious about behaviour, wellbeing or the education sector.

Why this Patchway school is a great place to start

This setting has:

• A large, established SEN support unit with plenty of guidance and teamwork
• A wonderfully diverse pupil community including many EAL learners
• Staff who genuinely look after each other
• A leadership team committed to pastoral care
• A strong sense of local community and pride

It’s the kind of school where new staff are welcomed, supported and encouraged to grow.

What you’ll get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free training through our CPD Academy
• A friendly consultant to guide you through every step
• Opportunities to build experience in mainstream classrooms, SEN units and pastoral support
• A simple, supportive registration process

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can make a difference every single day, I’d be happy to share your profile with the school. Apply today and let's get started.

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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