SEND Learning Support in Yate

We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Yate who are looking for a Flexible Learning Partner to provide dedicated 1:1 support. The school supports a high number of pupils with complex SEND needs and is looking for someone experienced, calm, and confident supporting children who may need extra help with emotional regulation, communication, engagement in learning, and day‑to‑day routines. This is a rewarding role where relationship‑building, consistency, and patience are at the heart of everything you do.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support within a Year 6 classroom
• Supporting a pupil with complex SEND needs throughout the school day
• Helping with emotional regulation, classroom engagement, and learning activities
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive routines
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team to provide consistent support

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous SEND experience within a school or similar setting
• Feels confident supporting pupils with complex additional needs
• Is calm, patient, and adaptable in challenging situations
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Is reliable, proactive, and ready to start ASAP

Essential requirements:

• Enhanced child‑only DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• References covering the last 24 months
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas police checks required for any overseas stays longer than 3 months within the past 5 years

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to expand your SEND experience and training
• Roles where your support can genuinely shape a child’s confidence and school journey

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.