Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bristol
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: AR242342
Salary: £90 - 100 per day + refer a friend for £50 bonus/CPD
Job Published: 13 days ago

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Bristol

Location: Central & Surrounding Bristol
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time preferred (part-time also considered)
Pay: £90–£100 per day

Protocol Education are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work across a range of schools in Bristol and the surrounding areas. We have opportunities in both mainstream schools and specialist provisions, supporting pupils at primary and secondary level.

These roles focus on working with students with a variety of additional needs, including:

  • Autism (ASD)

  • ADHD

  • Behavioural challenges / SEMH needs

  • Physical disabilities

  • Speech and language difficulties

Due to the nature of the students, full-time availability is preferred so that pupils have consistency and stability in their learning.

As an LSA, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs

  • Assist in creating safe, engaging, and inclusive classrooms

  • Support teachers in delivering lessons and managing behaviour positively

  • Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, helping them to feel confident and understood

What we’re looking for:

  • A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach

  • Flexibility to adapt to different needs and environments

  • A genuine passion for helping every child achieve their potential

  • Experience is not required—full training and support will be provided

What Protocol can offer you:

  • Roles to suit your availability – short-term, long-term, and permanent

  • Competitive pay: £90–£100 per day

  • Free CPD, webinars, and training (including Team Teach and SEN-specific courses)

  • Wellbeing sessions and social events

  • £50 refer-a-friend bonus

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey supporting Bristol’s schools.

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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