Learning Facilitator - Specialist SEN Provision
Bristol
Long-term & flexible opportunities
Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist SEN provision in Bristol to recruit Learning Facilitators to support pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a highly supportive, therapeutic environment, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs and helping them to access education in a meaningful and personalised way.
The Role
As a Learning Facilitator, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support that meets each pupil's individual needs.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting learning activities across a range of subjects
Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Managing behaviour using a calm, consistent, and trauma-informed approach
Supporting emotional regulation and social development
Adapting tasks to suit different learning styles and abilities
Assisting with personal care where required
About the Pupils
The provision supports children and young people from primary through to secondary age, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Pupils may present with:
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
ADHD
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Moderate learning difficulties
Trauma backgrounds, which may impact behaviour and engagementSome pupils may display behaviours that challenge, including:
Disengagement and emotional dysregulation
Difficulty with transitions or changes to routine
Sensory sensitivities
Verbal or, at times, physical behaviours when overwhelmedA calm, patient, and resilient approach is essential!
What We're Looking For
Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based or alternative settings)
A strong understanding of behaviour management and/or a trauma-informed approach
Confident supporting both primary and secondary-aged pupils
Resilient, empathetic and adaptable
Team Teach training is desirable but not essentialWhy Work With Tradewind
When you work with Tradewind Recruitment, you join a team that genuinely cares about you and your career. We pride ourselves on long-term partnerships and meaningful placements where staff feel valued and supported.
Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities EmployerIf you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to find out more.
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