Posted: 15 June
The role
Year 6 can feel like a big year. SATs, growing independence, new routines, and the exciting leap to secondary school are all on the horizon. For some children, having the right person by their side can make all the difference. We’re working with a warm and inclusive primary school in Longwell Green that believes every child should feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn. The school places kindness, respect, and care at the heart of everything it does, creating a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. They’re looking for a Flexible Learning Partner to provide dedicated 1:1 support within a Year 6 classroom, helping a pupil with complex SEND needs navigate this important stage of their school journey. This is a role for someone who understands that progress isn’t always measured in worksheets completed. Sometimes it’s about building trust, celebrating small wins, and helping a child believe in themselves. What you’ll be doing: • Providing dedicated 1:1 support within a Year 6 classroom • Supporting a pupil with complex SEND needs throughout the school day • Helping with emotional regulation, communication, and engagement in learning • Encouraging confidence, resilience, and independence • Supporting positive routines and transitions during a key stage of education • Working closely with teachers and the wider SEND team to ensure consistent support The school values individuality and believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed through a broad, inclusive approach to learning. Staff work together to create an environment where children feel safe, respected, and ready to learn. We’re looking for someone who: • Has previous SEND experience within a school or similar setting • Feels confident supporting pupils with complex additional needs • Is calm, patient, and adaptable when challenges arise • Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff • Believes in encouraging children to be ready, respectful, and caring every day • Is reliable, proactive, and ready to start ASAP Due to the location of the school in Longwell Green (BS30), driving is preferred. However, the school can also be accessed via local bus routes and nearby transport links. Essential requirements: • Enhanced child-only DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one • References covering the last 24 months • Right to work in the UK • Overseas police checks required for any overseas stays longer than 3 months within the past 5 years • Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role Why work with Protocol Education? • Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies • FREE access to our online CPD Academy • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant • Opportunities to grow your SEND experience and training • Roles where your support can genuinely shape a child’s confidence and future You’re the calm voice, the encouraging smile, and the steady support that can help a child flourish during one of the most important years of primary school. If you believe every child deserves the chance to shine, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s chat about your next opportunity in SEND support. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
