1:1 Learning Support Assistant

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lawrence Weston (BS11) is looking for a full-time 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join their team. You’ll be working closely with pupils who have SEN and SEMH needs, providing consistent support, encouragement, and guidance throughout the school day.

This is a school that believes every child deserves the chance to succeed. Their approach centres around inclusion, equality, and strong relationships, with a real focus on creating a caring environment where every learner feels valued and supported.

The team work hard to build a happy, stimulating learning environment where pupils feel safe to challenge themselves, develop confidence, and discover a lifelong love of learning.

If you’re calm, patient, and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, this could be a brilliant role for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs

• Helping pupils access learning and stay engaged in the classroom

• Supporting emotional regulation and building positive routines

• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team

• Creating a safe, encouraging environment where pupils can grow in confidence

What the school is looking for

• Experience working with children with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs

• A calm, patient and empathetic approach

• Someone who builds strong relationships with pupils and staff

• A genuine passion for supporting children who need a little extra help

The role

• Full-time position

• Immediate start or after Easter

• Based in a supportive mainstream primary setting

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child’s school experience

Some roles are about ticking boxes.
This one is about helping a child feel safe, supported, and ready to learn again.

If that sounds like the kind of work that motivates you, we’d love to hear from you.

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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