We are seeking a calm, compassionate, and highly committed Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil at a welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking primary school in Glastonbury. With supportive staff, excellent facilities, and a strong community ethos, this school offers an inspiring environment in which to make a real impact.

This role centres on delivering consistent, individualised support that empowers the pupil to thrive in a nurturing, secure, and engaging learning environment. Full-time availability is preferred but not essential.

Main Responsibilities

Provide targeted one-to-one support tailored to the pupil's individual learning, social, and emotional needs.

Build a trusting, positive, and motivational relationship to help the pupil develop confidence and make meaningful progress.

Collaborate proactively with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement effective behaviour support and personalised learning strategies.

Ensure the pupil always feels heard, understood, respected, and valued.

Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment where all learners can succeed.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or in a similar support role.

A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to behaviour, wellbeing, and learning.

A strong commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality, child-centred support.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff and families.

Essential requirements:

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 registered 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 Joseph 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 Joseph on 0117 422 6167 /

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