Are you a graduate looking to gain meaningful experience in a primary school before taking the next step in your career?

We're working with a welcoming primary school in Downend looking for a Graduate Learning Partner to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Key Stage 2 pupil with an autism profile.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates interested in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or child development. You'll work closely with experienced school staff, gaining valuable hands-on experience while making a genuine difference to a child's education.

The role

As a Graduate Learning Partner, you'll provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping a pupil access learning, build confidence and develop independence. You'll also support small group interventions and work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies or a related subject, although graduates from all disciplines are welcome
• Has an interest in supporting children with additional needs
• Is patient, proactive and eager to learn
• Can build positive relationships with children and staff
• Has strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Has experience working with children through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, volunteering or childcare, although this isn't essential

What you'll receive

• Pay from £14.25 per hour, with increases based on experience
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Access to a wide range of CPD, including specialist SEND training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Protocol Education consultant
• Excellent classroom experience to support future teacher training or postgraduate study
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based roles

Requirements

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Two years of satisfactory references
• Right to work in the UK

This is a long-term position supporting a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), with funding currently in place until August 2030, subject to review.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and compliance checks.

If you're looking for a role where you can gain valuable school experience while making a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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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