Job Description

Learning Facilitator - Specialist SEN Provision

Kingswood | Long-Term & Flexible Opportunities | SEN Support Role

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist SEN provision in Kingswood to recruit Learning Facilitators to support pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive, therapeutic environment, helping children and young people with additional needs access education in a personalised and meaningful way.

The Role

As a Learning Facilitator, you will play a key role supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support that meets each pupil's individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting learning activities across a range of subjects
  • Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
  • Managing behaviour using a calm, consistent, trauma-informed approach
  • Supporting emotional regulation and social development
  • Adapting tasks to suit different learning styles and abilities
  • Assisting with personal care where required

About the Pupils:

The provision supports primary and secondary aged pupils, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Pupils may present with:

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • ADHD
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
  • Moderate learning difficulties
  • Trauma backgrounds, which may impact behaviour and engagement
  • Some pupils may display behaviours that challenge, including:
  • Emotional dysregulation or disengagement
  • Difficulty with transitions or changes to routine
  • Sensory sensitivities
  • Verbal or occasionally physical behaviours when overwhelmed
  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach is essential.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, care, youth work, or alternative settings)
  • Understanding of behaviour management or trauma-informed practice
  • Confidence supporting both primary and secondary pupils
  • Resilient, empathetic, and adaptable
  • Team Teach training desirable but not essential

Why Work With Tradewind

When you work with Tradewind Recruitment, you join a team that genuinely cares about your career development and wellbeing.

  • Competitive daily pay rates
  • Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses and training via the National College
  • Flexible opportunities including daily supply, long-term roles, and permanent positions
  • Local placements across Bristol
  • A people-first approach from a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer (four years running)
  • We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Lottie Dullea at Tradewind Recruitment to learn more.

📧 Email: lottie.dullea@twrecruitment.com

📞 Phone: 0117 301 7878