SEND Learning Partner

SEND Learning Partner – Reception Class

Some children need extra support to help their school journey get off to the best possible start. A calm voice, a steady presence, and someone who understands that little wins matter. Sound like you? Keep reading

We’re working with a supportive primary school in Lawrence Weston looking for a Flexible Learning Partner to provide 1:1 support within their Reception class.

This school supports a high number of pupils with complex SEND needs, so they’re looking for someone experienced, patient, and genuinely passionate about helping children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

You’ll be joining a nurturing school community where support staff are valued and teamwork is a big part of everyday life. No two days will look exactly the same, but every day will matter.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support within the Reception classroom
• Supporting a pupil with complex SEND needs throughout the school day
• Helping with emotional regulation, communication, routines, and engagement in learning
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Creating a calm, consistent, and encouraging environment

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous SEND experience, ideally within EYFS or primary settings
• Feels confident supporting children with complex needs
• Brings patience, empathy, and a calm approach to challenging situations
• Can adapt quickly and work closely with the wider school team
• Is reliable, proactive, and ready to start ASAP

Due to the school’s location, driving is preferred. However, the school is accessible via both train and bus routes.

Essential requirements:

• Enhanced child-only DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• References covering the last 24 months
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas police checks required for any overseas stays longer than 3 months within the past 5 years
• Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities within supportive SEND settings
• Roles where your work genuinely makes a difference

If you’re someone who understands that building trust comes before everything else, and that Reception children deserve support that helps them thrive from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and let’s chat about your next role in SEND support.

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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