Protocol Education are working closely with a welcoming primary school in Bristol who are looking for a kind, patient and committed member of staff to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a specific pupil in Year 4.
This role centres around consistency, connection and trust. You’ll be supporting a child with additional learning needs on a 1:1 basis, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to engage with their school day. The pupil has additional needs, which may include SEMH, ASD or ADHD, and benefits from calm, predictable support from a familiar adult.
Your role will be to act as a steady, reassuring presence throughout the day, helping the child regulate emotions, manage behaviour and access learning both in and out of the classroom. Progress might come in small steps, but each one matters, and you’ll be there to celebrate every win.
The school are keen to welcome someone caring and intuitive, who understands the importance of patience, routine and relationship-building in 1:1 support. While you’ll work alongside the class teacher and wider support team, your focus will always be on meeting the individual needs of the child you support and helping them feel confident and included.
The role includes:
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Providing consistent 1:1 support for a named pupil throughout the school day
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Supporting the child to access learning, both academically and emotionally
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Adapting tasks alongside the class teacher to help the pupil feel successful
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Using clear, calm behaviour strategies to support regulation and positive choices
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Acting as a positive role model and following the school’s reward systems
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Communicating professionally with teaching staff and support teams
About you:
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Calm, resilient and steady in challenging situations
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Patient, nurturing and genuinely invested in supporting one child
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Flexible and able to adapt to the flow of a primary school day
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Experience with SEMH, ASD, ADHD or SEN, professionally or personally
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Creative and open-minded, happy to think differently to support learning
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Passionate about making a real difference to a child’s school experience
Why work with Protocol Education?
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Competitive pay (£13.75-£15) per hour, paid weekly via PAYE)
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Consistent work supporting the same pupil and school
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Flexible options to fit around your life and commitments
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Guaranteed work agreements available
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Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
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Friendly, supportive consultants who truly listen
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£250 refer-a-teacher bonus
What we need to get you started:
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Right to Work in the UK (passport)
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Two proofs of address
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CV covering the last 10 years, with gaps explained
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Two years of references, including SEN or childcare where possible
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Overseas Police Check if applicable
If you’re someone who values building meaningful relationships and wants to make a genuine difference to one child’s school journey, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch today to find out more.
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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