Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Protocol Education Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEND in Bradford during term-time hours. You will help learners overcome barriers and work with teachers to tailor learning plans in a nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes inclusion, emotional support, and collaboration with staff to promote student achievement and wellbeing. Training and progression opportunities are available within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs.
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive education practices.
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable with strong teamwork.
• Strong communication skills.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEND experience

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (SEND Focus)

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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