Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities to grow SEND experience

Meaningful impact on a pupil's journey

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for a Specialist Learning Support Assistant in North Bristol to provide dedicated 1:1 support within a resource base. The role focuses on helping a pupil with complex SEND needs access learning, regulate emotions and feel confident in the classroom.

The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable and passionate about SEND, working with teachers and the wider SEND team to build trust and positive relationships throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• References covering the last 24 months.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Overseas police checks for long stays within past 5 years allowed.
• Sponsorship not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support within a resource base.
• Support a pupil with complex SEND throughout the day.
• Assist with emotional regulation, engagement, communication and learning.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning experiences.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND experience

calm under pressure

relationship building

Job description

Some children need more than classroom support. They need someone in their corner. Someone patient, encouraging, and calm, even on the tricky days.

We’re working with a welcoming primary school in North Bristol looking for a full-time Specialist Learning Support Assistantto provide dedicated 1:1 support within their resource base.

This school supports a high number of pupils with complex SEND needs and is looking for someone experienced who understands the importance of consistency, trust, and building positive relationships. You’ll be supporting a pupil throughout the school day, helping them access learning, regulate emotions, and feel confident within the classroom environment.

The role would suit someone who’s proactive, adaptable, and genuinely passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 support within a resource base
• Supporting a pupil with complex SEND needs throughout the day
• Helping with emotional regulation, classroom engagement, communication, and learning activities
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive learning experiences

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 strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Is reliable, proactive, and ready to start ASAP

Due to the school’s location, driving is preferred. However, the school is accessible 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 and training
• Roles where your work has a genuine impact on a child’s school journey

This role is perfect for someone who understands that progress looks different for every child, and that sometimes the biggest achievement is helping a pupil feel safe, settled, and ready to give things a go.

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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