Learning Support Assistant
Protocol Education
Bristol · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£14.25 – £15.5 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Bristol, Bristol (County)
Category
Education
Learning Support Assistant – Bristol | Full-Time & Supply Opportunities
Support. Inspire. Empower.
Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?
Protocol Education is looking for Learning Support Assistants to join schools across Bristol, with opportunities available in Primary, Secondary and specialist SEND settings.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with pupils and providing the individual support they need to succeed.
What will you be doing?
Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support.
Helping pupils stay engaged and confident in their learning.
Supporting students who may require additional educational or emotional support.
Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning resources.
Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and social development.
Adapting support to suit different learning styles and individual needs.
Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and other staff.
Creating a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.
Who are we looking for?
We welcome applications from candidates with experience as:
Learning Support Assistants
Teaching Assistants
SEN Teaching Assistants
Classroom Assistants
Youth Workers
Support Workers
Mentors
Behaviour Support Workers
Mental Health Support Workers
Relevant experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals will also be considered.
You should be:
Patient, compassionate and reliable.
A confident communicator and good team player.
Adaptable and willing to learn.
Passionate about supporting young people's development.
Able to build trust and positive relationships with pupils.
Why work with Protocol Education?
✅ Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
✅ Full-time, supply and long-term opportunities.
✅ Schools across Bristol.
✅ Primary, Secondary and SEND settings available.
✅ Free CPD and specialist training.
✅ Dedicated consultant support.
✅ Opportunities for permanent positions.
✅ Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
Location: Bristol
Role: Learning Support Assistant
⏰ Contract: Full-Time, Supply & Long-Term
Start: Immediate & September opportunities available
Ready to make a difference?
If you're passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed both inside and outside the classroom, apply today!
Your experience could be exactly what a Bristol school is looking for.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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