1:1 SEN Support

Protocol Education; Filton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

Consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a caring 1:1 SEN Support Assistant to work with a pupil who needs extra help to thrive in Bristol. You will be a familiar face, support learning and help the pupil feel safe, included and ready to learn.

The role runs full-time from September, with paid weekly PAYE, access to free safeguarding training, and ongoing consultant support to help you develop in SEND environments.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEN.
• Calm, patient and supportive approach.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Experience with SEN in school or other settings.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willing to apply).

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities.
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and engagement.
• Promoting positive behaviour and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

SEN Support

Patience

Communication skills

Behavior management

Education

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

1:1 SEN Support

Some children need someone who'll celebrate every step forward, and be the familiar face they can count on every day.

If you're patient, compassionate and love seeing children grow in confidence, this could be the role for you.

We're looking for a caring 1:1 SEN Support Assistant to work closely with a pupil who needs additional support to thrive in school. You'll play a vital role in helping them feel safe, included and ready to learn.

Your responsbilities will include:

• Suporting pupils with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech and Langauge and other SEND
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence, and engagement
• Promoting positive behaviour and creating an inclusive learning environment
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

We're looking for candiates with:

• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEN
• A calm, patient and supportive approach
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with SEN (school-based or otherwise)
• A willingness to learn and adapt
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Full-time role with a September start.
• Opportunities in Primary, Secondary, and SEND schools across Bristol.
• Free CPD and specialist training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent positions.
• Location: Bristol
• Role: Bevaviour Support Assistant
• Contract: Full-Time
• Start Date: September

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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