Looking to start a career in education?

We're working with a friendly primary school in the Frenchay area that's looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Key Stage 2 pupil with an autism profile.

You don't need a Teaching Assistant qualification for this role. If you're patient, willing to learn and passionate about helping children reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while receiving ongoing training and support.

Your role will include:

• Supporting one child throughout the school day, helping them access learning and classroom activities
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive social interactions
• Helping the pupil stay focused and engaged with learning
• Supporting emotional regulation using strategies provided by the school
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Assisting with small group activities when appropriate

This role could be perfect if you have:

• A genuine interest in working with children
• A calm, patient and positive approach
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to stay consistent and encouraging, even on challenging days
• Experience working with children or young people in any setting, such as coaching, youth work, childcare, care work or volunteering, is helpful but not essential

What you'll receive:

• Pay from £14.25 per hour, with opportunities for progression
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to a wide range of CPD and SEND training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Protocol Education consultant
• Valuable classroom experience with opportunities for longer-term and permanent roles

Requirements:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Two years of satisfactory references
• Right to work in the UK

This is a long-term role supporting a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), subject to review.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and compliance checks.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take your first step into education.

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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