Learning Support Assistant

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference, every single day? This might be just your thing.

We’re looking for confident, compassionate Learning Partners to support children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis in a friendly primary school in Mangotsfield. You won’t be on the sidelines here, you’ll be right at the heart of the classroom, helping a child feel settled, supported, and ready to learn.

The role at a glance:

• Mangotsfield 
• ⏰ 8:30am – 3:30pm, proper school hours
• £14.25 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE, no umbrella hassle
• 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs

What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be that calm, consistent presence a child can rely on. The one who notices the little things, steps in at the right moment, and helps turn tricky situations into positive ones. From supporting learning to helping manage emotions, you’ll play a big part in shaping their school day.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Confidence with behaviour and building strong, trusting relationships
• A calm, positive mindset, even when things get a bit busy
• Someone who’s patient, empathetic, and up for the rewarding challenge

What you’ll get in return:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no hidden extras
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Ongoing training, including Team Teach and Thrive
• A dedicated consultant who’s got your back
• Opportunities to grow in roles where you’re genuinely valued

You’re not “just” support staff. You’re the steady hand, the friendly face, the person who helps a child feel safe and capable. And that matters more than anything.

Sound like your kind of role? Let’s get you into a school that really values what you bring.

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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