SEND Learning Support Assistant

Job in Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42, Northern Ireland, UK

Listing for: Academics Ltd.

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 120 GBP Hourly GBP 90.00 120.00 HOUR

Academics Bristol are recruiting for SEND Learning Support Assistants who are compassionate, highly motivated and with prior experience working with children with severe or profound learning difficulties and complex needs, to work within a specialist SEN school in Hartcliffe – BS13.

About the role

£90 - £120 per day, depending on experience.

Start ASAP - Term time only.

Ongoing, full time role with children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 (aged 4 –
7).

Supporting pupils who have severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviour - many of them also have additional disabilities – physical, visual, or hearing.

Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, supporting student engagement and progress.

Support students with physical needs, including personal care, mobility, and feeding, while ensuring their dignity and safety.

The role of the SEND Learning Support Assistant at this school is physical in nature and requires emotional and physical resilience.

What we’re looking for from you

Previous experience working with children or young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

Knowledge of communication methods such as Makaton, PECS, or similar.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you are interested in this SEND Learning Support Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson.

Please note:

Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

SEND Learning Support Assistant – Bristol (Hartcliffe)

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