Recently graduated and wondering what your next step looks like?
If you're considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, social work, mental health, youth work or SEND, this could be the experience you're looking for.
We're working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school close to Bradley Stoke that is looking for a full-time SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This is a long-term opportunity supporting children across mainstream classrooms and within the school's behavioural support provision.
The school serves a diverse community and is committed to helping every child feel safe, valued and able to succeed. You'll work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, gaining first-hand experience of how schools support pupils with a range of additional needs.
What you'll be doing
Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
Working alongside teachers in mainstream classrooms
Providing support within the school's behavioural provision
Helping pupils engage with learning and develop confidence
Building positive relationships and promoting emotional wellbeing
Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
Who this role would suit
Graduates considering a future career in education
Psychology, Sociology, Criminology or Childhood Studies graduates
Individuals interested in SEN, behaviour support or pastoral work
Anyone looking to gain meaningful school-based experience before teacher training or further study
What we're looking for
A positive, patient and resilient approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine interest in supporting children and young people
SEN experience is preferred, but not essential
What you'll receive
Pay from £14.25 per hour
Long-term, full-time experience in a supportive primary school
Access to a wide range of CPD and professional development opportunitie
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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