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Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Five Education

England

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A reputable educational support agency is seeking a dedicated learning support assistant to help children at a primary school near Keynsham. The role involves providing one-to-one support for students with additional needs, as well as general support across the classroom. Key qualities include patience, flexibility, and strong communication skills. The position is full-time during term time, offering specialized training and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Free specialized training
Free DBS check
Referral bonus scheme
Specialist support during work

Qualifications

  • Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
  • Ability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, during term time.
  • Current DBS check or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Support students 1:1 or in small groups.
  • Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
  • Work with teachers to provide consistent support.
  • Help students develop confidence and communication skills.
  • Ensure students are safe and supported during play.

Skills

Empathy
Patience
Communication skills
Job description
Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic learning support assistant to work with children at a lovely mainstream primary school near Keynsham. This role will involve working closely with students who have additional needs, such as ASC, ADHD, Speech and Language difficulties, or SEMH challenges. You may sometimes be providing one-to-one support for a specific child and at other times be working more generally across the classroom to help all students access the curriculum. Patience, flexibility and strong communication skills are key, as is a genuine desire to make a positive impact on children's learning and well-being.

Main Responsibilities
  • Support students 1:1 or in small groups, adapting tasks to meet their individual needs
  • Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation
  • Work closely with teachers and other staff to provide consistent support
  • Help students develop confidence, communication skills and independence
  • Ensure students are safe and supported during play and lunchtime
Essential Criteria
  • Empathetic, patient and passionate about supporting children
  • Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:30 (term-time only)
  • Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas
  • Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years)
  • Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one

Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?
  • Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
  • Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
  • 'Recommending a friend' bonus scheme
  • Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Kate on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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