Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 10 January 2026
LOCATION
Morton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£36,000 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Behaviour Management De-escalation Strategies Collaboration with Teaching Staff Support for Additional Needs Emotional Resilience Proactive Approach DBS Check Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Learning Support Assistant (SEND) in Morton

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is recruiting a proactive and resilient learning support assistant to work with students at a mainstream primary school near Thornbury. This role will involve working with children and young people with a range of additional needs, including ASC, ADHD, and SEMH challenges. Some of the pupils present with behavioural needs that require a calm, confident and consistent approach.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide structured 1:1 or small group support to students with behavioural needs
  • Use de-escalation strategies and consistent boundaries to manage challenging behaviour
  • Work closely with teaching staff and SENCo to implement behaviour plans and support strategies
  • Encourage students to re-engage with learning through positive relationships and tailored support
  • Support pupils during unstructured times such as break and lunch to ensure safety and inclusion

Essential Criteria:

  • Confident, proactive, and emotionally resilient
  • Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
  • Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:30 (term-time only)
  • Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas
  • Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years)
  • Hold a current DBS check on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one

What can [Employer hidden] offer you?

  • Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
  • Cost of DBS refunded after you work 20 days
  • Recommending a friend bonus scheme
  • Specialist support / mentoring while you are working
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