Learning Support Assistant

The School
A special school located in South Gloucestershire that provides outstanding support for students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, and Autism. Provision spans both primary and secondary age groups. The school has small classes based on developmental stages and excellent facilities. It fosters a collaborative and supportive environment for both staff and students.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support students in accessing lessons and engaging with learning materials.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and patiently, fostering a safe and positive environment.
• Provide support for self-regulation outside of the classroom.
• Ensure pupils' safety and welfare are always prioritised.
• Offer feedback to the class teacher on student progress and behaviour.
• Work with students one-to-one and in small groups to facilitate personalised learning.
• Help students access additional learning from external professionals.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working in special schools or the care industry.
• Strong spoken and written English skills.
• High levels of resilience and the ability to use initiative.
• Capacity to remain calm and supportive under pressure.
• Must have access to a car. 

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching Assistant Qualification.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
• We offer free specialist training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness etc
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Subsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £20, you pay £30, refunded after working 5 days)
• Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not!?
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employers' NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. 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 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 a face-to-face 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.