SEN Learning Partner - Specialist Resource

Position: SEN Learning Partner - Specialist Resource Base
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs?

We are looking for a committed and resilient SEN Learning Partner to join the specialist resource base within a welcoming primary school in North Bristol. This is a full-time role supporting pupils who require additional help to access learning, regulate their emotions and build positive relationships within school.

The role will involve:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs

Supporting children with emotional regulation, communication and behaviour

Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

Helping pupils engage with learning through structured, individualised activities

Recognising triggers and responding calmly to challenging or dysregulated behaviour

Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills

Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and other professionals to implement individual support plans

Helping to create a safe, consistent and nurturing environment

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH or additional behavioural needs

Is calm, patient and able to remain consistent when behaviour becomes challenging

Understands the importance of relationship-based and trauma-informed approaches

Is confident using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques

Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of each child

Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and succeed in school

Experience with in a specialist provision, resource base, SEN setting or mainstream primary school would be particularly valuable.

If you're looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can make a genuine difference to children with additional needs, 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.
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