Learning support assistant; SEN

Overview

We are seeking a calm, compassionate, and highly committed Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil at a welcoming, inclusive, and forward‑thinking primary school in Bristol. With supportive staff and excellent facilities, this school offers an inspiring environment in which to make a real impact.

• Deliver consistent, individualized support that empowers the pupil to thrive in a nurturing, secure, and engaging learning environment.
• Provide targeted one‑to‑one support tailored to the pupil's individual learning, social, and emotional needs.
• Build a trusting, positive, and motivational relationship to help the pupil develop confidence and make meaningful progress.
• Collaborate proactively with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement effective behaviour support and personalized learning strategies.
• Ensure the pupil always feels heard, understood, respected, and valued.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment where all learners can succeed.

• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or in a similar support role.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to behaviour, well‑being, and learning.
• A strong commitment to delivering consistent, high‑quality, child‑centered support.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff and families.
• Right to work in the UK – no sponsorship or Skilled Worker visas offered.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
• Willingness to process a new Enhanced DBS on the Update Service if not already obtained, with a refundable cost of £62.70 after 20 days of work.

• Full‑time availability preferred but not essential.
• Pay:
  Pay is a PAYE payroll and includes holiday pay; details provided upon request.
• Vetting:
  Candidates will undergo reference checks, TRA checks, DBS checks and an interview.

• Free DBS (refunded after 20 days of work).
• Specialized training in Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness and more.
• Friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.