SEN Teaching Assistant (1+ Year Experience Required)

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full-time, Part-time & Flexible roles

Competitive pay

Professional development

Consultant support

Résumé du poste

Protocol Education is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Bristol. You will work 1:1 and in small groups to help learners access the curriculum and build confidence in inclusive settings.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of SEN experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, safeguarding-conscious approach. DBS checks and training are provided through Protocol Education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience supporting children with SEN.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Implement individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Connaissances

Communication

Relationship-building

Patience

Resilience

Proactive

Formation

Related childcare qualification desirable

Description du poste

Location: Bristol
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Are you a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with at least one year's experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join supportive school settings across Bristol.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year's experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Full-time, part-time, and flexible working opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a variety of SEN settings.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

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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