SEND - Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bristol

Pay: £90–£110 per day (dependent on experience)

Type: Short Term, Temporary, Fixed Term, Temp - Perm and Permanent Opportunities Available

Hours: Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: TBC

We are seeking caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as SEND Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in schools across Bristol. This is a general recruitment advert for candidates who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential.

This role is ideal for experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Care Workers, or individuals with transferable experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults who are looking to build a rewarding career within education.

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning and participate fully in school life. Responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one or small group support
• Assisting pupils with additional learning, communication, social, emotional or physical needs
• Implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Supporting positive behaviour
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a patient and adaptable approach, and a genuine commitment to promoting the wellbeing, independence and progress of every pupil. You will be confident building positive relationships with children, staff and families, while maintaining a calm, professional approach in a range of classroom settings. An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities is essential. Previous experience working within a school is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from individuals with relevant transferable skills and a passion for supporting children with additional needs.

If you are compassionate, dependable and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a variety of supportive schools across Bath and North East Somerset, helping pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contract & Recruitment Information:

Elementa is the recruiting partner. Applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process with Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks, as well as an application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20), unless you already hold a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless specifically requested otherwise, all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer–employee relationship
• Training & Support – access to a wide range of free or heavily discounted training, including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, SEND awareness, Makaton, Thrive, and more
• Dedicated support – regular welfare contact and guidance from a dedicated candidate manager
• Fair pay policy – candidates are paid to scale; where variation applies, written agreement will be provided in advance
• Additional support services – access to trusted partner services, including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

All applicants will be promptly responded to.