Learning Support Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd • Permanent • Wiltshire, United Kingdom • 1w ago

Overview

Learning Support Assistant role supporting pupils across specialist SEN schools in Swindon and surrounding areas. The position involves working with pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning needs while assisting classroom teachers in general delivery of classwork.

Location & Working Hours

Location: Across Swindon. Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30. Employment Type: Full and part time roles available.

Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 and small group support
Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
Helping create structured, safe and engaging learning environments
Encouraging independence and confidence at every step

Qualifications & Experience

Experience working with children or young people with SEND in schools, care, youth work or similar
Builds trust naturally
Brings patience, resilience and a sense of humour
Team Teach or de escalation training is a bonus, but not essential

Development Opportunities

Free access to our online CPD Academy
Dedicated consultant support from an SEN specialist
Opportunities in specialist and alternative provisions
Streamlined registration and local placement support

Additional Information

Right to work in the UK is required. All applicants must have or be able to undertake a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. The role is temporary, with potential for permanent placement at a later date. Pay inclusive of statutory holiday pay. Protocol Education offers mandatory safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers.

Protocol Education is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.