SEN Support (Primary)

Protocol Education Limited; Knowle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

CPD and training

Weekly PAYE pay

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting highly skilled SEN Educators, SEN Teaching Assistants and SEN Support Specialists to support children with additional needs across South Bristol and surrounding areas.

You will work with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to deliver personalised support, one-to-one or small-group interventions, and help pupils access education with confidence and emotional resilience.

Qualifications

• Experienced supporting children with SEN aged 4-11
• Confident working with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs
• Skilled in behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
• Comfortable adapting learning to meet individual needs
• Patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent
• Experienced delivering 1:1 and small group support
• Passionate about inclusive education
• A calm and consistent presence, even during challenging situations

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral teams to deliver personalised support
• Provide targeted SEN support to pupils in 1:1 or small-group settings
• Support effective strategies for access to education and emotional regulation
• Contribute to creating a calm, inclusive classroom environment

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Emotional regulation

Behaviour support

1:1 support

Job description

Not every classroom success looks the same.

Sometimes success is a pupil entering the classroom independently for the first time. Sometimes it's joining a group activity, regulating emotions after a difficult moment, or finding the confidence to ask for help.

At Protocol Education, we're looking for highly skilled SEN Educators, SEN Teaching Assistants and SEN Support Specialists who understand that supporting children with additional needs requires patience, expertise, resilience and genuine passion.

We're working with a range of SEN schools, resource bases and inclusive mainstream primary settings across South Bristol, and we're seeking professionals with strong SEN experience who can provide exceptional support to pupils with a range of additional needs.

The Opportunity

These roles are ideal for experienced professionals who have supported children with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs)
• Speech and Language Difficulties
• Complex Learning Difficulties
• Sensory Needs
• Communication and Interaction Needs
• Challenging Behaviour and Emotional Regulation Needs

You'll be working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral teams to deliver personalised support that enables children to thrive both academically and emotionally.

Whether you're supporting a pupil one-to-one, leading small group interventions or helping children navigate the challenges of the school day, your expertise will have a lasting impact.

Why This Role Matters

This isn't a role where you're simply supervising learning.

You're helping children develop confidence.

You're supporting emotional regulation.

You're creating strategies that allow children to access education successfully.

You're building trusting relationships that can completely transform a child's experience of school.

For many pupils with SEN, you will become the consistent adult who helps them believe they can succeed.

What We're Looking For

We're specifically seeking candidates with strong SEN experience and a genuine understanding of additional needs.

You'll be:

Experienced supporting children with SEN aged 4-11

Confident working with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs

Skilled in behaviour support and de-escalation strategies

Comfortable adapting learning to meet individual needs

Patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent

Experienced delivering 1:1 and small group support

Passionate about inclusive education

A calm and consistent presence, even during challenging situations

Backgrounds we regularly see succeed include:

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• SEN Support Workers
• Learning Mentors
• Behaviour Mentors
• Family Support Workers
• Youth Workers
• Specialist SEND Practitioners
• Care and Residential Support Staff
• Psychology and Education Graduates with significant SEN experience

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
• Competitive pay of £14.30 - £15.25 per hour
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
• Opportunities in both specialist SEN and mainstream schools
• Dedicated consultants who genuinely understand SEND education
• Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Easy-to-use booking and availability system
• £50 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

What Makes Our Best SEN Educators Stand Out?

They understand that behind every behaviour is a need.

They remain calm when others become frustrated.

They celebrate progress that others might overlook.

They know that building trust comes before building attainment.

Most importantly, they're passionate about ensuring every child feels safe, valued and capable of success.

What We Need to Clear You

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill or council tax statement
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last two years, including SEN or childcare settings where applicable
• Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years

Ready for Your Next SEN Role?

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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