SEN Teaching Assistant - Ideal for University Students

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants in Bristol to support pupils with a range of additional needs in specialist schools. Flexible, part-time roles allow you to gain practical experience while studying, with opportunities for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements.

The role offers free CPD and safeguarding training, plus ongoing consultant support to help you grow in education and related fields.

Qualifications

• University students or recent graduates
• Positive, patient and resilient attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Full UK driving licence desirable

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN in specialist schools across Bristol
• Help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Assist teachers and support staff in delivering routines and activities
• Provide day-to-day support for students with ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, and learning difficulties

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Patience

Relationship building

Driving licence

Education

Psychology

Education studies

Childhood studies

Social work

Criminology

Sociology

Health & Social Care

Speech and Language Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Job description

Bristol
Competitive Daily Pay
Flexible Work to Fit Around Your Studies
Driving Licence Preferred

Are you a university student looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people? Are you considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, social work, counselling, speech and language therapy, or healthcare?

We are recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in specialist schools across Bristol.

This role offers flexible working opportunities, making it ideal for students looking to build their experience alongside their studies while making a meaningful impact every day.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

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

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

We're Looking For:

• University students or recent graduates
• A positive, patient, and resilient attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Full UK driving licence desirable

Perfect For Students Studying:

• Psychology
• Education Studies
• Childhood Studies
• Social Work
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Health & Social Care
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy

What We Offer:

• Flexible work to fit around your university timetable
• Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements
• Free CPD and training, including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, and Team Teach courses
• Hands-on experience within specialist educational settings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• A fantastic stepping stone into education, psychology, and therapeutic careers

If you're looking to gain practical experience, enhance your CV, and make a real difference to the lives of children with additional needs, 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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