Job Description

SEN Learning Support Partner (1:1) - Trauma/ASC Support
Location: South Bristol Hours: Full-time Pay: £88.62-£100 per day
Five Education is working with a supportive and inclusive primary school in South Bristol to recruit a SEN Learning Support Partner. This role involves providing 1:1 support for a pupil whose needs stem from trauma and present with ASC characteristics.
The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where every child feels safe, understood, and able to succeed.

The Role
You will play a vital role in helping the child regulate emotions, build trust, and engage positively with learning. Key responsibilities include:

Providing consistent 1:1 support tailored to the child's individual needs
Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management using a trauma-informed approach
Implementing structured routines and personalised strategies
Building a safe, trusting relationship with the pupil
Supporting engagement with learning activities inside and outside the classroom
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff

About You

A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Understanding of trauma-informed practice or willingness to learn
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic classroom environment
Experience working with SEN, ASC, or children with additional emotional needs is desirable but not essential
Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant are beneficial

Pay

£88.62 - £100 per day
Increased rates available for Level 2/3 qualified Teaching Assistants

About the School

Welcoming and inclusive primary school in South Bristol
Strong focus on pastoral care and emotional wellbeing
Supportive leadership team with a commitment to SEN provision
Collaborative and friendly staff environment

Benefits of Working with Five Education

Free specialist SEN and trauma-informed training
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to a wellbeing programme and ongoing support services
Competitive pay and opportunities for career development
Flexible working options
Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a rewarding and impactful role

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Five Education to take the next step in your education career.

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 (phone number removed). 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.