Learning Support Assistant

Unqualified 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant

Locations: Bristol • Bath • Gloucestershire
Full-Time Position Available
Daily Rate: £89 – £100

Are you a compassionate, motivated individual eager to make a real difference in the lives of young learners? Teaching Personnel is on the lookout for passionate support assistants to work one-to-one with students who have Special Educational Needs (SEN).

SEN may include a range of needs such as mental health conditions, physical disabilities, communication difficulties, and behavioural challenges. This role requires empathy, understanding, and a patient, nurturing approach. You’ll be working with students aged 5 to 16, playing a pivotal role in their personal and academic development.

Position Details

• Start Date: September 2025

• Contract: Full academic year

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, term-time only

• Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (subject to school-specific variations)

• Locations: Opportunities across Bristol, Bath, and Gloucestershire

• Potential to transition into a permanent school contract for the right candidate

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide 1:1 tailored support to a student with SEN

• Assist the class teacher in delivering the school’s bespoke curriculum

• Help implement Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)

• Build a trusting relationship with your student to foster a sense of safety and belonging

• Support learning activities and classroom tasks, offering guidance as needed

The Ideal Candidate

• A genuine passion for education and supporting others

• Previous experience in an educational setting is desirable—but not essential

• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

• Able to adapt to the individual needs of different students

• Reliable, caring, and motivated to make a difference

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company deductions

• Access to ongoing CPD opportunities, including Team Teach training

• £50 referral bonus for every successful referral who works five days with us

• A dedicated personal consultant to guide and support you throughout your journey

Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you're excited about taking your first step into this rewarding field, apply below with your most up-to-date CV attached to be considered.

Make a lasting impact—one student at a time.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.