Connex - Bristol
Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant
– Flexible Supply & Long-Term Opportunities Available
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Whether you’re looking for flexible day-to-day work or a long-term role, Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and compassionate support staff to work across a range of specialist schools in Trowbridge, Westbury and the surrounding areas.
We work with specialist settings that support pupils aged 4–19 with a variety of additional needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs (SEMH)
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Complex learning, medical and physical needs
As a Supply Learning Support Assistant, no two days are the same. You’ll play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop confidence and independence and achieve their individual goals within supportive and inclusive school environments.
Whether you’re available one day a week or looking for a full-time, long-term placement, we have opportunities to suit your availability.
We’re looking for individuals who are:
- Patient, caring and resilient
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND
- Comfortable adapting to different school environments
- Experienced in education, care, youth work or support roles
- Keen to develop their skills through specialist training
What Connex Education offers:
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit for professional development
- Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
- Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom conversion course
- Wellbeing support and refresher training for working in modern educational settings
- A supportive and welcoming team with a dedicated SEND specialist consultant
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Connex Education and support exceptional pupils across our specialist schools in Trowbridge and the surrounding areas.
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.