KS1 Learning Support

Overview

In this role you step into classrooms to keep learning on track when teachers are absent, creating a positive learning environment and supporting students. You will supervise lessons, encourage task completion, and help maintain calm, focused classrooms while upholding safeguarding procedures. This role offers meaningful classroom experience for graduates or those considering teaching, with flexible local opportunities across South Bristol. You’ll work closely with school communities to make a tangible impact on young people’s learning and wellbeing.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working
• Competitive daily pay
• PAYE pay
• Referral bonus
• Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training
• Simple, easy-to-use booking system

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons using work set by the teacher
• Encourage students to complete tasks to the best of their ability
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a calm, focused environment
• Support pupils and help de-escalate situations when needed
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
• Collect completed work and return it to the appropriate teacher
• Report safeguarding concerns through the school’s procedures

Key requirements

• Genuinely cares about the education and wellbeing of young people
• Enjoys working in a team and supporting school communities
• Is passionate about helping students build confidence, knowledge, and life skills
• Goes the extra mile to make a positive impact in the classroom
• Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Is degree educated
• Has experience positively influencing the lives of children or young people in any setting

• teamwork
• communication
• adaptability
• empathy
• classroom management
• safeguarding procedures

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