SEN Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education are working with a welcoming primary school in Yate seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support in Key Stage 2.

This role will support a pupil with complex behavioural needs, an ASD diagnosis and PDA profile, requiring patience, consistency and a nurturing approach to the school day, with emphasis on relationships, progress, and ensuring the pupil feels safe and supported.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND in a school setting.
• Ability to provide 1:1 support and manage behaviour effectively.
• DBS checked or willingness to apply; right to work in the UK; overseas checks if applicable.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil within Year 1 classroom.
• Support children with complex SEND needs throughout the school day.
• Assist with emotional regulation, engagement, communication and routines.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team.
• Create a positive, calm, encouraging learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Patience and nurturing

Relationship building

Job description

Protocol Education are working with a welcoming primary school in Yate who are looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support in Key Stage 2.

This role is supporting a child with complex behavioural needs, an ASD diagnosis and PDA profile. Therefore, the school is looking for someone who can bring patience, consistency, and a nurturing approach to the school day. This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships, celebrating progress, and helping children feel safe and supported in their learning environment.

You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team where SEND support staff are valued and no day is ever quite the same.

What you'll be doing

• Providing 1:1 support for a pupil within the Year 1 classroom
• Supporting children with complex SEND needs throughout the school day
• Helping with emotional regulation, classroom engagement, communication, and routines
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team
• Creating a positive, calm, and encouraging learning environment

We're looking for someone who

• Has previous SEND experience within a school or similar setting
• Feels confident supporting pupils with complex additional needs
• Is calm, patient, and adaptable in challenging situations
• Can build positive relationships quickly with pupils and staff
• Is reliable, proactive, and ready to start ASAP

Due to the location of the school, driving is preferred. However, the school can also be accessed via train and bus routes.

Essential requirements

• Enhanced child-only DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• References covering the last 24 months
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas police checks required for any overseas stays longer than 3 months within the past 5 years
• Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to grow your SEND experience
• Roles where you can genuinely make a lasting impact

This role is perfect for someone who understands that supporting children isn't only about learning goals, it's about helping them feel confident, settled, and ready to enjoy school.

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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