1:1 Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Job Details

• Job Type: Temporary
• Location: Bath & NE Somerset
• Salary: Negotiable
• Start Date: Mon 6th Oct 2025
• Contact Name: Kate Watts
• Contact Email: kate@fiveeducation.co.uk
• Contact Phone: 01174226167

Job Description

Five Education is supporting a mainstream primary school near Peasedown St John search for a kind and compassionate 1:1 learning support assistant. This full-time role is ideal for someone who has previously worked closely with children with SEND, and who is looking to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing school environment.

You will be supporting a child on a 1:1 basis, helping them access learning and feel safe, understood and valued. The ideal candidate will be confident, patient, and committed to building a trusting and consistent relationship with the student. This is a great opportunity to become part of a supportive and welcoming team where your experience and dedication will be genuinely appreciated.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with SEND, tailoring your approach to meet their individual needs

• Help the student access classroom learning and stay engaged

• Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCo to follow and adapt support strategies

• Support the child with social interaction, emotional regulation and confidence building

• Ensure the child’s safety and well-being during all parts of the school day, including break and lunch

Essential Criteria:

• Patient, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour

• Able to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30–15:30 (term-time only)

• Right to work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas

• Able to provide two recent references (covering the last two years)

• Hold a current DBS check on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

• Recommending a friend bonus scheme

• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. 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 of 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 an 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.

Contact Kate on 0117 422 6167 / kate@fiveeducation.co.uk