Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing training and development

Experienced SEN support teams

Welcoming school community

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in a Bristol school. You will work with teachers and SENCOs to provide consistent one-to-one and small group support, contributing to the pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

The role requires patience, resilience and excellent communication, with a focus on creating an inclusive learning environment. DBS and safeguarding checks apply, with training and ongoing development offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in education or SEN settings.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Assist pupils with academic, social, and emotional development.
• Support delivery of individual education plans (IEPs).
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and resilience

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Qualifications or training

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol - Full time - Part time - flexible

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to help students reach their full potential?

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to positively impact the lives of children and young people with a range of additional needs.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to support pupils with a variety of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language Difficulties
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Assisting pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development
• Supporting the delivery of individual education plans (IEPs)
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within an education or SEN setting
• Demonstrates patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Can work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative
• Holds relevant qualifications or training (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Experienced leadership and SEN support teams
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference
• Competitive rates of pay

Safeguarding Statement:

This role is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all safeguarding and compliance requirements in line with safer recruitment practices.

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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