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Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Nailsea & Surrounding Areas
Job Details
- Location: Nailsea, Backwell, Yatton, Portishead, and Clevedon
- Salary: £93–£100 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- Start Date: September 2024
About the Role
Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to provide 1:1 and small-group support across mainstream primary schools in Nailsea, Backwell, Yatton, Portishead, and Clevedon.
We are seeking passionate individuals for a mix of:
- Flexible supply work (day-to-day)
- Short-term placements
- Long-term opportunities
Roles will involves supporting pupils with additional needs through tailored classroom and pastoral support in inclusive primary settings.
This rewarding position offers a fulfilling way to help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, while gaining valuable experience in local schools. Connex Education partners with BWMAT (a large Multi Academy Trust) and local primary schools, providing access to diverse opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils
- Assist students in accessing learning activities and classroom routines
- Implement supportive strategies to meet individual needs:
- Communication
- Interaction
- Emotional wellbeing
- Learning targets (including EHCP outcomes where applicable)
- Foster independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning
- Offer emotional support in line with school policies and training
- Create and sustain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
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What We’re Looking For
- Experience in supporting children/youth with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN) – desirable but not essential
- Background in schools, care work, youth work, nurseries, or support-based roles Preferred
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs to succeed
- Ability to adapt flexibly to pupils, classrooms, and school environments
- A patient, caring, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service, or ability to obtain one through Connex Education
- Right to work in the UK
Why Join Connex Education?
- Competitive pay rates: £93–£100 per day
- Weekly PAYE payment (no umbrella company schemes)
- Flexible work arrangements tailored to your availability
- Free access to the SEND Toolkit for professional development
- Funded qualifications:
- Level 2 SEND Certificate
- Level 3 Teaching & Learning Support
- Level 4 HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
- Level 5 TEFL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion courses
- Wellbeing and refresher training for modern education environments
- Supportive dedicated education consultant and team
- Referral bonus: £200 for each new LSA, TA, or Teacher you recruit
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Contact us: 📞 0117 486 5001 ✉️ Email (insert link)
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We do not discriminate based on:
- Age
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Race
- Ethnic origin
- Religion
- Culture
- Marital status
- Disability
All candidates are assessed solely on merit.
Safeguarding Commitment
Connex Education adheres to Safer Recruitment practices, including: ✔ Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines ✔ Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 ✔ Relevant legislation
All appointments require:
- References
- Enhanced DBS check
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