SEN Learning Support Assistant

We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in North Bristol this September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term role based within a specialist resource base, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

If you're calm in the chaos, celebrate small wins, and know that progress doesn't always look like a worksheet completed, this could be the role for you.

This inclusive primary school sits at the heart of its local community and is built on the belief that every child deserves to feel valued, supported and able to thrive. The school prides itself on high expectations, nurturing relationships and creating a learning environment where all pupils can flourish. Their ethos focuses on developing the whole child, encouraging independence, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

The specialist resource base offers personalised support for pupils with a range of SEND needs. Learning is highly individualised, with a strong focus on communication, cognition, independence, self-care and emotional development. Classrooms are designed to be communication-friendly, warm and engaging spaces where every child can succeed. Staff work closely with families and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the support they need to reach their full potential.

• Supporting pupils within a specialist resource base
• Delivering tailored interventions and personalised learning activities
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and the SEN team
• Promoting communication, independence and emotional regulation
• Helping create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting pupils with EHCP targets and individual pathways

• Has essential experience supporting children with SEND
• Has worked within specialist settings, resource bases or SEN units
• Understands autism, communication needs and sensory strategies
• Can build positive relationships and maintain high expectations
• Brings patience, consistency and a sense of humour to each day
• Is passionate about helping children achieve their potential

Thrive training would be a huge advantage. If you're not already Thrive trained, don't worry, Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training to help you build your skills and increase your appeal to schools.

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies FREE access to our online CPD Academy FREE Thrive training opportunities Personalised support from a dedicated consultant Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions Streamlined registration and local placements Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

This role offers £90-£110 per day PAYE, depending on experience, training and responsibilities.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Reference checks covering the last two years
• Right to work checks
• Overseas police checks where applicable
• Verification of qualifications and employment history
• Online and social media screening in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance

All pay rates quoted include statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply today and help create brighter futures, one child at a time.

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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