SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you experienced in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and looking for your next rewarding role in education?

Protocol Education is working with a number of supportive and inclusive primary schools across BS4 and the surrounding areas, seeking dedicated, patient and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join their teams from November.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have previously supported children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, communication difficulties, learning disabilities or complex needs, whether in schools or other settings.

Your experience doesn't have to come solely from education. Many of our successful SEND Teaching Assistants have backgrounds in:

✅ SEN schools and mainstream schools
✅ Residential and support work
✅ Care and healthcare settings
✅ Youth work and mentoring
✅ Childcare and nursery environments
✅ Behaviour support roles
✅ Sports coaching and activity leadership
✅ Mental health and wellbeing support

If you've helped children or young people overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve their goals, you could have exactly the skills schools are looking for.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs

Support children with autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs

Help pupils manage emotions, build confidence and develop independence

Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs

Encourage positive engagement with learning and school life

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals

Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive

Every child is different, and every day brings new opportunities to make a genuine impact.

Why Work With Protocol Education?

Opportunities across multiple welcoming primary schools in BS4

Full-time and part-time positions available

Competitive daily pay of £92-£94 per day

Weekly PAYE pay

Long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities

Access to free CPD, SEND and behaviour-management training

Dedicated consultants who specialise in SEND recruitment

Ongoing support throughout your placement

£250 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

About You

✔ Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is highly desirable

✔ Calm, resilient and nurturing in your approach

✔ Comfortable working 1:1 and with small groups

✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills

✔ Able to remain positive and adaptable when faced with challenges

✔ Passionate about inclusion and helping every child reach their potential

✔ Committed to providing consistency, encouragement and support

What We Need to Clear You

• Passport or proof of Right to Work in the UK
• Two proofs of address
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last 2 years
• An overseas police check if you've lived abroad for 3 months or more in the past 5 years

Don't worry if that sounds like a lot. We'll guide you through every step.

Make a Real Difference This November

If you have SEN experience and are looking for a role where you can genuinely change children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join one of our fantastic BS4 schools this November and help pupils with additional needs build confidence, independence and a love of learning.

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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