SEN Learning Support Assistant – BS16

Full-Time & Permanent | BS16 (Downend) | Primary | KS2 | 1:1 Support

Are you an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant looking for a full-time, permanent opportunity in BS16 (Downend)?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated LSA to provide 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with Autism (ASD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) within a primary school setting.

The Role

You will provide consistent, personalised support to help the pupil access learning, develop confidence and manage their individual needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil.

• Support a pupil with Autism (ASD) and PDA.

• Build a strong, trusting and positive relationship with the pupil.

• Support learning, communication and engagement in the classroom.

• Implement individual learning, behaviour and support strategies.

• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.

• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.

• Help create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as an SEN LSA, SEN TA, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or similar.

• Essential: Proven experience supporting pupils with both ASD and PDA.

• Experience providing 1:1 support within a primary or similar setting.

• Strong understanding of Autism and demand-avoidant profiles.

• Patient, calm and consistent approach.

• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual needs.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Reliable, resilient and committed to supporting pupil progress.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable but not essential.

Why Protocol Education?

• Full-time, permanent opportunity.

• Competitive PAYE pay.

• Specialist SEND support and training.

• Free CPD and professional development.

• Dedicated consultant support.

• Opportunity to build valuable specialist SEN experience.

• Permanent position within a supportive primary school environment.

Role Details:
Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: BS16 (Downend)
Setting: Primary School
Key Stage: KS2
Support: 1:1
Needs: ASD & PDA
Contract: Full-Time & Permanent
Experience: ASD & PDA experience essential

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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