Job Description:

Learning Support Assistant (Behaviour & Inclusion)

£96 - £110
North Somerset
Flexible / Supply / Long-term opportunities available

About the Role
Connex Education are currently recruiting a passionate and resilient Learning Support Assistant (Behaviour & Inclusion) to work across a range of specialist settings in North Somerset. You will be supporting children and young people with a variety of additional needs, helping them access learning, regulate behaviour and build confidence in a safe and structured environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to inclusion and wants to make a meaningful difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support strategies
• Help deliver tailored learning activities under teacher guidance
• Promote positive behaviour and reinforce school routines
• Support communication needs using appropriate strategies (visuals, prompts, etc.)
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress
• Contribute to a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment

How Children May Present (Behaviour & Inclusion Needs)
You may be supporting children and young people who present with a wide range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), Sensory Processing Delay (SPD) and communication difficulties.

Pupils may:

• Experience challenges with emotional regulation, including frustration, anxiety, or shutdown/meltdown responses
• Display behaviour that can be challenging or communicate unmet needs
• Require consistent routines and clear, structured expectations
• Struggle with transitions or changes to their day
• Need support with social interaction and understanding boundaries
• Use alternative communication methods such as visuals, PECS, or gestures
• Require sensory breaks or time in calm, low-stimulation environments

Your role is not just to manage behaviour, but to understand the underlying need and support positive outcomes through patience, consistency and empathy.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)
• Calm, resilient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for inclusion and supporting vulnerable learners
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a trusted adult

Why Work for Connex Education
At Connex Education, we are committed to supporting both our staff and the schools we partner with to create meaningful, long-term impact in education. Working with us means:

• Dedicated SEND & SEMH consultant support who understands specialist education
• Access to a wide range of placements across specialist schools & provisions
• Flexible work opportunities – day-to-day, long-term, and permanent roles
• Ongoing accredited CPD and training opportunities, including behaviour management and trauma-informed practice
• Competitive pay, with PAYE payroll and no hidden umbrella deductions
• A strong focus on matching you to environments where you can thrive and make a real difference
• Support throughout your placement with regular check-ins and career guidance

Working in partnership with Connex Education, we prioritise roles that support inclusion, wellbeing and positive outcomes for children with additional needs.

Apply now or contact Charlotte on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Equal Opportunities

Connex Education is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or ethnicity.

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.