SEN Learning Partner - Specialist Resource Base

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education in Bristol is hiring a SEN Learning Partner to support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs in a specialist resource base. The role is full-time, involving 1:1 and small-group support, emotional regulation, and collaboration with teachers and SEND staff to implement individual support plans.

Ideal candidates are calm, patient and skilled in relationship-based and trauma-informed approaches, with de-escalation techniques and a passion for helping children overcome learning barriers.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH or additional behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and able to remain consistent when behaviour is challenging.
• Understands the importance of relationship-based and trauma-informed approaches.
• Confident using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and behaviour.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Help pupils engage with learning through structured, individualised activities.
• Recognise triggers and respond calmly to challenging behaviour.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Work with teachers, SEND staff and other professionals on individual support plans.
• Help create a safe, consistent and nurturing environment.

Skills

SEN support

trauma-informed approaches

relationship-based approaches

de-escalation techniques

calm and patient

behaviour management

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs?

We are looking for a committed and resilient SEN Learning Partner to join the specialist resource base within a welcoming primary school in North Bristol. This is a full-time role supporting pupils who require additional help to access learning, regulate their emotions and build positive relationships within school.

The role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs
• Supporting children with emotional regulation, communication and behaviour
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Helping pupils engage with learning through structured, individualised activities
• Recognising triggers and responding calmly to challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and other professionals to implement individual support plans
• Helping to create a safe, consistent and nurturing environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH or additional behavioural needs
• Is calm, patient and able to remain consistent when behaviour becomes challenging
• Understands the importance of relationship-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Is confident using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
• Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of each child
• Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and succeed in school

Experience within a specialist provision, resource base, SEN setting or mainstream primary school would be particularly valuable.

If you're looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can make a genuine difference to children with additional needs,

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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