At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs in a hands-on, meaningful role.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, and opportunities for permanent positions.
- Other info: Flexible hours and local placements available across Swindon and Wiltshire.
- Why this job: Be the calm voice that helps students thrive and succeed.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people with SEND is preferred.
Looking for a role where you genuinely change someone’s day? We’re working with specialist SEN schools across Wiltshire who are looking for compassionate, steady and proactive Learning Support Assistants to join their teams. These settings support pupils with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs, along with supporting the class teacher in general delivery of the class work. The work is hands-on, sometimes challenging, always meaningful. You won’t just be “extra support” in the room. You’ll be the calm voice, the safe space, the person who helps a pupil regulate, refocus and access their learning.
Location: Across Swindon
Working Hours: 08.30 - 3.30
Employment Type: Schools would prefer long term applicants but welcome part time. With many of these positions, schools look to move people onto permanent contracts.
What you’ll be doing:
- 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 every step of the way
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people with SEND, in schools, care, youth work or similar
- Stays calm under pressure
- Builds trust naturally
- Brings patience, resilience and a sense of humour
- Team Teach or de-escalation training is a bonus, but not essential. We’ll support you with ongoing development.
- If you’re Thrive trained, even better. If not, ask us about our free Thrive training, it’s a brilliant way to strengthen your toolkit and increase your appeal to schools.
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
- Free access to our online CPD Academy
- Dedicated consultant support from someone who gets SEN
- Opportunities in specialist and alternative provisions
- Streamlined registration and local placements
If you want a role where small wins feel massive, this could be it. Apply now and let’s talk about what you’re looking for. We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!
Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK. If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today! 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Classroom Support in Devizes employer: Protocol Education
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in Gateshead. The company values its team members, providing competitive pay and dedicated consultant support to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
