Role Overview
Five Education is recruiting a SEN Learning Support Partner for a supportive and inclusive primary school in South Bristol. The role provides 1:1 support to a pupil with trauma‑informed needs and ASC characteristics, working within a nurturing environment to help the child regulate emotions and engage with learning.
Responsibilities
- Provide consistent 1:1 support tailored to the child’s individual needs.
- Support emotional regulation and behaviour management using a trauma‑informed approach.
- Implement structured routines and personalised strategies.
- Build a safe, trusting relationship with the pupil.
- Support engagement with learning activities inside and outside the classroom.
- Collaborate closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support staff.
Qualifications & Attributes
- Calm, patient and empathetic demeanor.
- Understanding of trauma‑informed practice or willingness to learn.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships.
- Resilient and adaptable within a dynamic classroom environment.
- Desirable: experience working with SEN, ASC or children with additional emotional needs.
- Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant are beneficial.
Pay & Working Hours
£88.62 – £100 per day, with increased rates for Level 2/3 qualified Teaching Assistants.
Requirements
Right to work in the UK – sponsorship or Skilled Worker visas are not offered.
Must provide two recent references (within the last two years).
Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
If no Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS is available, a new one will be processed at a cost of £62.70, which will be refunded after 20 days of work.
Benefits
- Free specialist SEN and trauma‑informed training.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout placement.
- Access to wellbeing programme and ongoing support services.
- Competitive pay and opportunities for career development.
- Flexible working options.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a rewarding role.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.
Vetting
Successful applicants will be required to undergo reference checks, TRA checks and a DBS check as part of the safeguarding process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…