Creative Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant - Bristol
3 days ago
Bristol
Creative Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant – Bristol Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term & Permanent Roles AvailableImmediate Starts | Ideal for Art & English Graduates We are recruiting Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistants to work in specialist SEN schools across Bristol. This role is ideal for graduates from Art, English Language, Creative Writing, Media, Humanities or related subjects who are looking to apply their creativity in a meaningful, people-focused role. You will support children and young people with Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), ADHD, communication difficulties and additional learning needs, using creative and engaging approaches to help them access education. This position provides excellent hands-on experience for graduates considering careers in education, SEN, speech and language, mental health, psychology, therapy or youth work. About the Role As a Creative Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will: • Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups within the classroom, • Use creative approaches to support engagement and communication, • Help pupils build confidence, emotional expression and social interaction, • Support students with language development, reading, writing and communication, • Assist with emotional regulation, routines and positive behaviour strategies, • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams, • Art, • English Language or English Literature, • Creative Writing, • Media, Film or Journalism, • Volunteering or mentoring, • Tutoring or youth work, • Art workshops, creative projects or community work, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Creativity, patience and adaptability, • Confidence engaging young people through conversation or creative activity, • A calm, supportive approach to behaviour and emotional needs, • Willingness to learn about SEN and inclusive education, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)Desirable (Not Essential), • Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs, • Interest in Autism, SEMH or communication support, • Knowledge of behaviour support or trauma-informed practice, • Safeguarding or first aid training, • Interest in progressing into education or therapeutic rolesWhat You Will Receive, • Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella deductions), • Flexible working options (3–5 days per week), • Access to accredited CPD, including:, • SEN Awareness, • Autism & SEMH Training, • Team Teach (behaviour de-escalation), • Safeguarding and Child Protection, • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement, • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles in Bristol schools, • Apply creative and communication skills in a real-world setting, • Gain valuable experience before teacher training or postgraduate study, • Work in education without committing to formal teacher training yet, • Make a meaningful difference to children who learn in different ways All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.