Learning Support Assistant - Complex Needs (SEND)

Learning Support Assistant – Complex Needs (SEND)

Location: Bristol
Salary: £96 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Flexible – Ongoing Supply & Long Term Opportunities

About the Role

Connex Education is currently recruiting for enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work across a specialist SEND setting supporting children and young people with a range of complex educational, medical and behavioural needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in highly supportive environments where the role of the Learning Support Assistant is central to helping pupils access a personalised curriculum and achieve their individual outcomes outlined in their EHCPs.

We are looking for individuals who are nurturing, energetic, empathetic and confident in applying a variety of behaviour support strategies to help pupils engage positively in learning and daily school life.

We offer flexible supply opportunities, short-term and longer-term placements depending on your availability and preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex learning, medical, and behavioural needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist teaching staff in delivering tailored and differentiated learning activities
• Help implement individual education plans and EHCP targets
• Use appropriate behaviour management strategies to support engagement and wellbeing
• Create a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment
• Encourage independence, communication, and social development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
• Provide consistent emotional and pastoral support to pupils throughout the school day

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or complex needs is highly desirable
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to adapt and respond to challenging situations positively
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Connex Education
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit for professional development
• Career progression opportunities through our professional development pathways
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern educational settings
• A dedicated SEND specialist consultant to support your career journey
• Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs and want flexible work in specialist education settings, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Charlotte on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.