Learning Support Assistant (Sen)

Protocol Education; Aberford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career progression

Staff wellbeing

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Bradford to support students with SEND, fostering independence, confidence, and achievement in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will adapt activities, encourage engagement, and work with teachers to implement personalised learning plans, contributing to inclusion and positive outcomes for learners during term-time sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals is desirable.
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive education.
• Calm, resilient and adaptable.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND, including autism and other needs.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student requirements.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Provide emotional support and pastoral guidance.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver personalised learning plans.
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all learners.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Resilient

Teamwork

Communication skills

SEND understanding

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Location: Bradford
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with additional learning needs? We're looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team in Bradford.

You will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, encouraging independence, confidence, and achievement in a safe and nurturing environment.

The Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students with SEND, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student requirements.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Provide emotional support and pastoral guidance.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver personalised learning plans.
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all learners.

About You:

• Previous experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults is desirable.
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive educational practices.
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable nature.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Relevant qualifications (Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable but not essential).

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful and rewarding work every day.
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities.
• Friendly and supportive team culture.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and development.

This role is ideal for individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people and helping every learner succeed.

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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