Job Description
Five Education is recruiting a proactive and resilient learning support assistant to work with students at a mainstream primary school near Thornbury. This role will involve working with children and young people with a range of additional needs, including ASC, ADHD, and SEMH challenges. Some of the pupils present with behavioural needs that require a calm, confident and consistent approach.
Main Responsibilities:
•Provide structured 1:1 or small group support to students with behavioural needs
•Use de-escalation strategies and consistent boundaries to manage challenging behaviour
•Work closely with teaching staff and SENCo to implement behaviour plans and support strategies
•Encourage students to re-engage with learning through positive relationships and tailored support
•Support pupils during unstructured times such as break and lunch to ensure safety and inclusion
Essential Criteria:
•Confident, proactive, and emotionally resilient
•Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
•Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:30 (term-time only)
•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 on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*
*Please note, if you do n...