Year 1 Learning Support Assistant (1:1)

Some children need a little extra help finding their confidence in the classroom. A familiar face. A calm approach. Someone who understands that the smallest breakthroughs can mean the biggest progress.

We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Horfield looking for a Flexible Learning Partner to provide dedicated 1:1 support within a Year 1 class.

The school supports a high number of pupils with complex SEND needs and is looking for someone who can bring patience, consistency, and a nurturing approach to the school day. This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships, celebrating progress, and helping children feel safe and supported in their learning environment.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team where SEND support staff are valued and no day is ever quite the same.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 support for a pupil within the Year 1 classroom
• Supporting children with complex SEND needs throughout the school day
• Helping with emotional regulation, classroom engagement, communication, and routines
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team
• Creating a positive, calm, and encouraging learning environment

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous SEND experience within a school or similar setting
• Feels confident supporting pupils with complex additional needs
• Is calm, patient, and adaptable in challenging situations
• Can build positive relationships quickly with pupils and staff
• Is reliable, proactive, and ready to start ASAP

Due to the location of the school, driving is preferred. However, the school can also be accessed via 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 to grow your SEND experience
• Roles where you can genuinely make a lasting impact

This role is perfect for someone who understands that supporting children isn’t only about learning goals, it’s about helping them feel confident, settled, and ready to enjoy school.

Apply today and let’s chat about your next opportunity 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.

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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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