Early Years & KS1 Learning Support Assistants

Overview

In this role you support young learners in Early Years and Key Stage 1 across North Bristol, helping them build confidence, independence and essential skills. You work with teachers and SEND teams to create a safe, nurturing, play-based learning environment. You may provide 1:1 or group support and help with transitions and classroom routines. This position offers both long-term and flexible, ad hoc opportunities to fit your availability and experience.

Pay / Benefits

• Inclusive holiday pay (12.07%)
• Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training
• Online safeguarding and DBS-related support
• Temporary role with potential to become permanent
• Flexible/ad hoc and long-term options
• Support with DBS checks and training

Responsibilities

• Support children 1:1 or in small groups, including children with SEND
• Develop communication, confidence and independence in learners
• Facilitate early learning through play, creativity and practical activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Assist with transitions and classroom routines
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND teams and other support staff
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive

Key requirements

• Experience in Early Years, primary education, SEND, childcare, youth work or related fields
• Appropriate qualifications and training for this role
• Enhanced DBS check and DBS Update Service
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children
• Reliable, adaptable and team-oriented

• Patient
• Nurturing
• Enthusiastic
• Confident relationship building with children
• Play-based learning facilitation
• Classroom routines and behaviour support

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