Learning Partner

Protocol Education is working with a primary school in the Hanham area that is looking to appoint a Learning Partner to support pupils across the school.

This role involves working closely with children who require additional support to access learning, develop confidence, and engage positively within the classroom. Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs is desirable, but we also welcome applicants from backgrounds such as youth work, care, coaching, mentoring, or other child-focused roles.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis
• Helping children stay engaged with learning and classroom routines
• Working alongside teachers to provide targeted support
• Encouraging positive behaviour and social development
• Supporting pupils with additional learning, emotional, or behavioural needs

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Be patient, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships
• Have a genuine interest in supporting children's development
• Be confident working as part of a wider school team
• Have experience with SEND, SEMH, or behaviour support, although this is not essential

What Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to professional development and CPD training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities across mainstream and specialist settings
• Referral bonus scheme

Compliance and Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to Protocol Education's safer recruitment and compliance procedures, including:

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Two professional references covering the last two years of employment
• Verification of identity, right to work, and employment history
• Full safeguarding and vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a positive impact in a primary school environment while gaining valuable experience supporting children with a range of needs.

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.

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