Protocol Education are looking for a kind, patient and committed staff members that are looking for 1:1 support work within primary schools in South Bristol.
This role is all about 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 learning. Pupils may have SEMH, ASD, ADHD or other learning differences, and your support will play a key role in helping them manage emotions, behaviour and the school day.
You’ll be a steady, reassuring presence, working closely with your pupil to support regulation, encourage positive behaviour and celebrate progress, no matter how small. By building a strong relationship, you’ll help them access learning both in the classroom and around the school.
The school is keen to welcome someone caring and intuitive, who understands the importance of patience and routine in 1:1 support. You’ll work alongside teachers and support staff, but your focus will always be on meeting the individual needs of the child you support. If this sounds like something you would thoroughly enjoy, get in touch today!
The role includes:
- Providing 1:1 support to pupils who may need extra help accessing the curriculum
- Adapting learning alongside the class teacher so pupils can feel confident and achieve success
- Communicating professionally with staff, colleagues and parents or carers when needed
- Acting as a positive role model and using the school’s reward systems fairly and consistently
- Supporting pupils to develop positive behaviours and overcome barriers to learning using clear, calm behaviour strategies
About you:
- Calm, resilient and steady when faced with challenging situations
- Positive, enthusiastic and happy to get involved in classroom life
- Flexible and adaptable to the natural flow of a school day
- Experience working with SEMH, ASD, ADHD or SEN, professionally or personally
- A genuine passion for supporting children with a range of learning needs
- Creative and open-minded, happy to think differently to help learning click
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Competitive pay (£89 - £94 per day, paid weekly via PAYE)
- Flexible work to fit around your life and commitments
- Guaranteed work agreements for consistency and peace of mind
- Ongoing CPD, including opportunities during school holidays
- Friendly guidance from our team to help you find your perfect role
- £50 refer-a-friend bonus
What We Need to Get You Started?
- Passport
- Two proofs of address, such as driving licence, utility bill or council tax letter
- CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
- Two years of references, including SEN or childcare where applicable
- OSPC if you have lived overseas for three months or more in the last five years
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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