Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Bristol

September 2026 to July 2027 | Full-time | Term-Time Only

Looking for a role where your calm nature and can-do attitude can make a real impact?

We’re working with a wonderfully inclusive and nurturing primary school in the heart of Bristol, known for its buzzing atmosphere, brilliant staff, and genuinely lovely pupils. They’re looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their team this September and stay on until July.

This isn’t just any classroom support role. You’ll be part of a well-established team that genuinely values its support staff and sees LSAs as a vital piece of the school puzzle. You’ll be working closely with children across the reception supporting learning, building confidence, and helping every child to thrive—especially those who need a bit of extra encouragement.

Got experience with ASD, ADHD or speech and language needs? Amazing.

Got patience, empathy, and a brilliant sense of humour? Even better.

What’s on offer:

• A settled, supportive school with a strong community feel

• Clear routines and experienced class teachers to work alongside

• Opportunities to develop your skills and take part in CPD

• A dedicated consultant who’ll support you every step of the way

What you’ll need:

• Previous experience supporting children (in schools, youth work, or care)

• A proactive, nurturing attitude and great communication skills

• Availability from September to July (term time only)

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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