Learning Support Assistant SEN - Long Term - FULL TIME in Bristol

We are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join supportive and well-established schools across Bristol and Gloucester working with children and young people who require additional help to succeed in education.

This role is ideal for candidates who have experience working with children or young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), behavioural challenges, or additional learning needs. We are also keen to hear from recent graduates (e.g. Psychology, Education, Criminology, Health & Social Care) who already have relevant, hands-on experience alongside their studies.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils either 1:1 or in small groups, supporting them academically, socially and emotionally throughout the school day. Pupils may have needs including:

• Autism (ASC)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Your role will be to provide consistent, patient and practical support that helps pupils engage with learning and build confidence.

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Assist pupils with classroom tasks and structured activities
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour strategies and routines
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Help implement individual support plans and interventions

This role is suited to candidates who have relevant experience, such as:

• Previous Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant roles
• Experience supporting children in SEN, care or youth work settings
• Behaviour support, mentoring or pastoral experience
• Residential or community support work with young people

We also welcome recent graduates (Psychology, Education, Criminology, etc.) if you have real experience working with children or young people, through paid or meaningful voluntary roles.

• Proven experience working with children or young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting learning, behaviour or emotional needs
• Reliability and commitment to a long-term role
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• SEN or school-based experience
• Understanding of Autism or SEMH
• Team Teach or behaviour-support training
• Experience supporting EHCP targets

Competitive weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella deductions)

Long-term stability in a supportive school setting

Access to SEN-focused CPD and training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for permanent roles

Looking for a meaningful, long-term position in education

Passionate about supporting children who need additional help

Interested in developing within SEN or education

If you have relevant experience and are looking for a high-quality Learning Support Assistant role in Bristol, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.