Learning Partner

We’re on the lookout for confident, calm, and genuinely caring Learning Partners to support children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis in a welcoming primary school in Downend. This is a flexible, part time role. This isn’t about standing on the sidelines, you’ll be right there, helping a child feel understood, supported, and ready to learn.

The role at a glance:

• Downend primary school
• ⏰ Part-time, 2-4 days a week, 8.30 - 15.30
• £14.25 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE (no umbrella faff)
• 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs

What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be that steady, reassuring presence in the classroom. The one who spots when a child is struggling and knows how to bring things back on track. Whether it’s supporting learning, helping regulate emotions, or celebrating the small wins (which are often the big ones), your role will be key to that child’s day.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Confidence in managing behaviour and building trust
• A calm, positive approach, even on the tricky days
• Someone who gets it, patience, empathy, and a good sense of humour go a long way

What you’ll get in return:

• Weekly PAYE pay, simple and transparent
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Ongoing training, including Team Teach and Thrive
• A dedicated consultant who actually listens
• Opportunities to grow in roles where your skills are valued

You’re not “just” support staff. You’re the person who helps a child feel safe, seen, and ready to take on the day. And the right school will value that.

Sound like your kind of role? Let’s chat and get you in front of a school that gets it.

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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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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