Sen Teaching Assistant (Flexible)

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free online CPD courses

Friendly local consultants

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Bristol is seeking caring SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils in local schools. The role offers flexible hours—full-time, part-time, or a few days a week—while making a real difference in learners’ lives.

You will assist pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech/language needs, with 1:1 and small-group work, and collaborate closely with teachers and SEND teams. Thrive training and safeguarding checks are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or vulnerable individuals is a plus.
• Experience in SEND or education is desirable.
• Passion for helping learners and willingness to adapt to varying needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and small group assistance.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and routines.
• Support learning through creativity and patient guidance.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SEND teams.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Looking for a role where no two days are the same, your support genuinely matters, and you still get flexibility?

We’re on the lookout for caring, adaptable SEND Teaching Assistants to work in welcoming schools across Bristol. Whether you’re after full-time hours, part-time work, or a few days a week around other commitments, we’ll help you find something that works for you.

Perfect if you’re:

• Exploring a career in education or psychology
• Looking to build SEND experience
• Returning to work after a break
• Wanting flexible work that still feels rewarding

You’ll be supporting pupils with additional needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language difficulties. Some days you’ll be helping a child settle into class, other days you’ll be celebrating the little wins that make this job so special.

What the role can include:

• 1:1 support and small group work
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and routines
• Supporting learning through creativity and patience
• Working closely with class teachers and SEND teams

What we’re looking for:

• A calm, positive attitude
• Great communication and empathy
• Experience with children or vulnerable adults is a bonus, not essential
• Someone reliable, flexible, and ready to get stuck in

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Flexible work to suit your schedule
• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE online CPD courses
• Friendly local consultants who listen

Opportunities to move into long-term or permanent roles

Already Thrive trained? Amazing. Not yet? We can help you access FREE Thrive training to build your confidence and boost your appeal to schools

If you’re ready for work that makes a difference, without sacrificing flexibility, we’d love to hear from you.

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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