Learning Support Assistant - Resource Base

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in North Bristol is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist Resource Base in a welcoming primary school. The role supports pupils with SEND, helping learning, development, communication and wellbeing, with both full-time and part-time positions available.

You will work closely with teachers, SEND professionals and families to deliver tailored learning programmes, promote social and emotional development, and create an inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Must have professional experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Must be patient, caring and proactive in supporting learning and wellbeing.
• DBS Update Service awareness or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils within the Resource Base and mainstream classrooms.
• Support delivery of personalised learning programmes and interventions.
• Promote social, emotional and communication development.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND professionals and families.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care where required.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist Resource Base within a welcoming and inclusive primary school in North Bristol. We have both full-time and part-time positions available.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have a range of SEND needs, supporting their learning, development, communication and wellbeing. You will play a vital role in helping children access education, develop independence and achieve their individual goals.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to pupils within the Resource Base and mainstream classroom settings
• Supporting the delivery of personalised learning programmes and interventions
• Promoting children's social, emotional and communication development
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEND professionals and families
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have professional experience working with children or young people with SEND (essential)
• Demonstrate a patient, caring and flexible approach
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Be committed to promoting inclusion and positive outcomes for all children
• Be able to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
• Remain calm, resilient and proactive in supporting children with additional needs
• Be able to supply 2 years worth of references
• Have an Enhanced, Child Only DBS on the Update Service, or be prepared to apply for one

Experience working with children with autism, communication and interaction needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, or complex learning needs would be advantageous.

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day
• A highly rewarding role within a dedicated and experienced team
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

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.

Full assistance provided.