Unqualified Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Learning Support Assistants to join their teams in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, providing essential support to enhance their learning engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, working closely with other staff and families. This temporary position may lead to permanent opportunities, making it a great starting point for those looking to kickstart their careers in education. If you are empathetic, adaptable, and eager to make a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible work options

Ongoing professional support

£50 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in education is beneficial but not essential.
• Candidates should be empathetic and passionate about supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to enhance learning engagement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Initiative

Collaboration

Education

Background in Youth Work

Psychology/Sociology Graduates

Care/Hospital Experience

Job description

Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

7c72fd45e22f

Job Views:

8

Posted:

06.04.2025

Expiry Date:

21.05.2025

Job Description:

Start Date: Term 5/6 OR September

Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm - Mon to Friday (part time options available)

Location: Swindon

SEN and mainstream Schools across Bristol are looking for several Learning Support Assistants to join their teams on either a full or part-time basis. They are seeking individuals who are empathetic, driven and most importantly passionate about working with young people.

The role will entail working on a 1:1 or small group basis with children from across all key stages to support them with the aim of improved engagement with their learning. You will be supporting children with Special Educational Needs/ Disabilities (SEND) or Social Emotional Mental Health needs (SEMH).

Whilst experience of working in an education setting may be beneficial, it is not essential. Prior candidates who were successful had backgrounds in: Youth Work, Care/ Hospital experience, Art/ Creative backgrounds, Psychology/ Sociology Graduates. This list is not exhaustive, so please get in touch if you are keen to kickstart your career in education. You do not need to hold any formal teaching/ learning support qualifications, but you must feel comfortable supporting students with their learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong communication skills
• Deal with situations calmly and sensitively
• Have a collaborative approach and be able to work closely with other staff and families
• Care deeply about pupils' academic, emotional and personal development
• Be able to use their initiative in meeting the needs of the student, depending on their individual communication and learning skills
• Have drive and determination
• Be adaptable, proactive and positive

In addition, Protocol Education can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible or guaranteed work available to suit your needs
• Ongoing honest, friendly, and professional support from our dedicated team of experts
• A £50 bonus if you introduce someone new to Protocol Education, as a thank you

If this role is of interest to you please apply ASAP.

To apply for this role you must be based in the UK with proof right to work.

If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!

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.