Unqualified Learning Support

We are working with a well-established secondary school in Bristol/South Glos seeking a committed and reliable Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is a stable role within a supportive school community that places strong emphasis on inclusion, student wellbeing and high expectations for all learners.

No qualifications needed – full training provided.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play an important part in helping students access learning and feel confident in the classroom.

• Supporting students within mainstream lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Providing 1:1 support for students with additional needs
• Assisting pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs
• Helping to implement individual support plans and behaviour strategies
• Promoting independence, engagement and positive learning behaviours
• Working closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to monitor progress

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday during term time, and is intended as a long-term opportunity for the right candidate.

About the School

The school is a mixed secondary setting with a strong reputation for:

• A broad and balanced curriculum
• Clear behaviour systems and high expectations
• Strong pastoral care and safeguarding procedures
• An inclusive ethos where every student is known and supported
• A commitment to student wellbeing and personal development
• Staff work collaboratively and there is a clear focus on creating a calm, purposeful learning environment

Candidate Requirements

• Experience supporting young people, ideally within a school or youth setting
• SEN experience or awareness is highly desirable
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A genuine interest in supporting young people's development
• Experience is not essential – training and ongoing support will be provided for suitable candidates. This includes access to professional development and Team Teach training.
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

What’s on Offer

• From £90 per day, paid weekly via PAYE (all pay rates inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)
• Full‑time, long‑term stability
• Ongoing CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a secondary setting
• Supportive leadership and SEN team
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date

This role would suit graduates considering teacher training, experienced support staff seeking a long‑term position, or individuals with transferable skills from care, youth work or support roles.

If you are looking for a consistent, full-time role where you can make a meaningful contribution within a structured and supportive school environment, we would welcome your application.

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’, which 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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