Learning Support Assistant (Behaviour & Inclusion)

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed