Learning support assistant (Day to day supply) in Frome

We are looking for a flexible and reliable 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in schools across Frome. This role is ideal for individuals who are happy to work on a day-to-day supply basis, often at short notice, and are available to work whenever support is required. The role would involve consistent, attentive and personalised support in order to assist the pupil's education effectively, helping them learn in an environment where they can feel safe and confident.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils within the classroom environment.
• Support pupils with their learning, engagement, and emotional wellbeing under the direction of the class teacher.
• Adapt quickly to different school settings, routines, and pupil needs.
• Encourage independence and confidence in learning.
• Work flexibly, including accepting same-day or late-notice bookings as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• A flexible and dependable approach to work.
• Experience working with children or young people (preferred).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to positively impacting the lives of children and young people.
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and promoting child welfare.

Essential requirements:

• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.

Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days).
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working.

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.