SEN Classroom Assistant - Mixed Needs Primary

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Classroom Assistant in South Bristol. This full-time role supports pupils with additional needs and requires a calm, patient, and positive individual. No prior experience is necessary, only a willingness to learn and grow in the role. You will work closely with experienced staff to create an engaging learning environment. This temporary position offers daily pay of £90 to £100 and potential for permanency in the future.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Support from experienced teachers

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just the right attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in special educational needs, behavior, or child development.

Responsibilities

• Help set up the classroom for sensory and structured learning.
• Support pupils during lessons with tasks and communication aids.
• Run and join in with sensory activities like messy play.
• Encourage pupils to build independence.
• Participate in outdoor learning and hands-on activities.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Reliability

Team player

Positive attitude

Interest in SEN

Job description

SEN Classroom Assistant – Mixed Needs Primary

Location: South Bristol
Pay: £90 to £100 per day (PAYE)
Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday
Experience: Not required, just the right attitude
Start: January

A friendly, inclusive SEN primary school in South Bristol is looking for a full‑time Classroom Assistant to join their team in January. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including communication differences, sensory processing challenges, and SEMH, so every day feels meaningful, varied, and full of small wins.

You don’t need experience to get started, just patience, care, and a positive approach. The team will guide you through everything you need to know, and you’ll have support from experienced teachers, a brilliant SENCO, and specialist staff on site.

What your day will look like

• Helping to set up the classroom for sensory and structured learning
• Supporting pupils during lessons with tasks, communication aids, or movement breaks
• Running or joining in with sensory activities like messy play, tactile stations, or calming routines
• Using visual supports to help pupils understand their day
• Encouraging pupils to build independence in small, achievable steps
• Taking part in outdoor learning, structured play, and hands‑on activities
• Working closely with a warm, experienced team who will support you every step of the way

What the school are looking for

• Someone calm, patient, and reliable
• A team player who enjoys helping children grow
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• An interest in SEN, behaviour, or child development

If you’re nurturing, enthusiastic, and ready to make a real difference, this role could be a brilliant start to your career in SEN education.

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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