1:1 SEN Support

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a compassionate individual for a 1:1 SEN Support role in Bristol. You'll provide personalized support to secondary students with additional needs, helping them to access lessons and build confidence. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEND, strong communication skills, and a nurturing demeanor. This is a full-time temporary position with potential to become permanent, offering weekly pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to online CPD academy

Personal support from a consultant

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or youth setting is preferred.
• A patient and nurturing approach to support students' needs.
• Confidence in working with secondary-age pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized 1:1 support to students.
• Help students access lessons and make progress.
• Work closely with teachers to tailor strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and behavior.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Flexibility to work full-time

Job description

1:1 SEN Support - Bristol

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference to a young person’s day, every single day? If you’re calm, caring, and ready to champion a student who needs a bit of extra support, this could be a brilliant fit for you.

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school that’s looking for 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistants who can confidently support pupils across Years 7 to 11. You’ll be helping students with a range of additional needs, from autism and ADHD to social, emotional, and mental health needs. No two days look the same, but that’s what makes it rewarding.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing steady, personalised 1:1 support that helps students feel confident and included
• Helping young people access their lessons and make progress across the curriculum
• Working closely with teachers and SEND staff to tailor strategies and routines
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building trust, celebrating the wins, and being that consistent person they can rely on
• Encouraging independence, resilience, and engagement in learning

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally in a school or youth setting
• A patient, nurturing approach and the ability to stay calm even on the trickier days
• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport
• Confidence working with secondary-age pupils, including teenagers with higher-level needs
• Flexibility to work full‑time on an ongoing basis
• A genuine desire to help students find their spark again

Why this role matters

Secondary students with additional needs often just need one person who understands them, backs them, and helps them navigate school life. If you’re someone who enjoys championing young people and seeing the difference you can make, you’ll feel right at home here.

What you’ll get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD academy
• Personal support from a friendly, local consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Referral bonuses when you recommend a friend

If you’d love a role where your support really counts, let’s chat about getting you started.

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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