This is a role for someone who believes that the right support, given consistently, can change a young person’s life.
We’re working with a highly regarded specialist school in Bristol that supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is known for its calm, structured environment, small class sizes, and a deeply relational approach that puts trust, safety and belonging first.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be a steady, supportive presence for pupils who need adults they can rely on. You’ll help remove barriers to learning, support emotional regulation, and enable young people to re-engage with education at their own pace.
This is not a role about quick fixes. It’s about patience, consistency, and being part of a team that truly understands behaviour as communication.
The purpose of the role
You will work closely with teachers, the SENDCo and specialist professionals to support pupils both academically and emotionally. Your role will help students develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Every day, you’ll help create a safe, structured learning environment where pupils feel understood, supported and ready to learn.
What the role involves
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Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, both in and out of the classroom
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Delivering targeted interventions including literacy, numeracy, emotional literacy and social skills programmes
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Working collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and external professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists and Educational Psychologists
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Preparing personalised learning resources tailored to individual needs
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Supporting assessments, recording progress, and contributing to pupil plans and reviews
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Promoting positive behaviour, independence and self-esteem through clear expectations and consistent relationships
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Supporting pupils with complex needs, including personal care or medical support where required, following full training
Why this school stands out
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A specialist setting with a strong reputation for inclusive, trauma-informed practice
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Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
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Clear routines, strong pastoral systems, and a focus on emotional wellbeing
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Leadership that genuinely invests in staff training, support and development
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A team culture built on respect, collaboration and shared purpose
What’s on offer
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Permanent, full-time role with stability and structure
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Paid induction and role-specific training
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Access to enhanced CPD and professional networks
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Employee Assistance Programme
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures in line with current statutory guidance.
This role requires fluency in spoken English, with the ability to communicate confidently and clearly for extended periods.
If you’re looking for a role where relationships matter, progress is measured in confidence as much as grades, and your work genuinely makes a difference, this could be the right next step.
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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