SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 pupil with an EHCP in a welcoming primary school.

You will provide tailored 1:1 support, adapt learning activities for a neurodivergent learner, and help with emotional regulation, independence and confidence while working closely with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals. This is a longer-term role with real impact.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or similar roles in a school setting.
• Understanding of neurodivergence and inclusive practice.
• Ability to build trusting, positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support in line with the pupil's EHCP.
• Support a neurodivergent learner with individual needs.
• Help with emotional regulation, confidence and independence.

Skills

SEND experience

Neurodivergence understanding

Patience

Relationship building

Adaptability

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school and provide dedicated support to a Key Stage 2pupil with an EHCP.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion and understands that positive relationships, consistency and patience can make a significant difference to a child's experience at school.

The role will involve:

• Providing tailored 1:1 support in line with the pupil's EHCP
• Supporting a neurodivergent learner with their individual needs
• Helping with emotional regulation, confidence and independence
• Adapting activities and resources to make learning accessible
• Delivering literacy, numeracy and social skills interventionsSupporting small groups where required
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEND
• Understands neurodivergence and inclusive practice
• Can build trusting, positive relationships with children
• Is patient, resilient and emotionally supportive
• Can promote independence rather than creating reliance on adult support
• Is confident supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Takes a proactive and child-centred approach

This position would particularly suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Partner or SEN Support Worker looking for a longer-term role where they can make a genuine impact.