SEN Teaching Assistant - BS5 Area, Bristol

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly school team

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities for long-term/permanent

Lasting impact on young people's lives

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for a Special Educational Needs school in the BS5 area of Bristol. The role involves supporting pupils with a variety of needs and working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored interventions.

You will help with classroom activities, build trust with students, and support their academic and emotional development throughout the day. Full training and ongoing development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, childcare, care work, youth work, or support work is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to build positive relationships and support learning and development.
• Commitment to inclusion and positive outcomes for every child.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to provide tailored support.
• Assist with classroom activities and targeted learning interventions.
• Build positive relationships that help pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Support students academically and emotionally throughout the school day.

Skills

Positive attitude

Patience

Nurturing approach

Job description

Location: BS5, Bristol
Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Pay: Competitive daily rate

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and making a real difference every day?

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a supportive and welcoming SEN school in the BS5 area of Bristol.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to provide tailored support
• Assist with classroom activities and learning interventions
• Build positive relationships that help pupils develop confidence and independence
• Support students both academically and emotionally throughout the school day

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a positive, patient, and nurturing approach
• Is passionate about supporting children and young people
• Can remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
• Has experience in education, childcare, care work, youth work, or support work (preferred but not essential)
• Is committed to promoting inclusion and positive outcomes for every child

What We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive school team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives

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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