SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - BS35

Description:

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Competitive Daily Rate
Immediate & Ongoing Roles Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the patience, empathy, and enthusiasm to help young people thrive both academically and emotionally? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting a SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming and supportive specialist school within the BS35 area. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, and communication needs.

Your Role:

✅ Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
✅ Assist in delivering engaging learning activities tailored to individual needs
✅ Help students develop confidence, independence, and social skills
✅ Support positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation
✅ Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
✅ Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

We Are Looking For:

✔ Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is desirable
✔ A calm, patient, and resilient approach
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
✔ Graduates, support workers, care workers, youth workers, sports coaches, and those with transferable skills are encouraged to apply

What We Offer:

Competitive pay rates
Flexible working opportunities
Free CPD and training, including Behaviour Management, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, and SEND-focused courses
Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions
The chance to make a real difference in a child's educational journey

Whether you're experienced in SEN education or looking to start a rewarding career supporting young people, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and positively impact the lives of children who need it most.

Apply today and take the next step in your SEND career in the BS35 area!

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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