SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Part-time & full-time

Competitive pay

Free CPD training

Safeguarding training

Team Teach training

SPLD Training

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to work across Bristol’s primary, secondary, and specialist SEN schools. Flexible patterns, part-time, full-time or flexible supply are available to fit around studies or commitments, with competitive daily pay rates and free CPD training.

Join a supportive team with a dedicated consultant, offering long-term and permanent career opportunities in a Bristol setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Caring, patient, and resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other needs.
• Work one-to-one or with small groups.
• Help create a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Support learning plans and classroom activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Resilient

Communication

Teamwork

SEN passion

Job description

Bristol
Flexible Working Options Available | Part-Time | Full-Time | Supply

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic and caring SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary, secondary, and specialist SEN schools throughout Bristol. Whether you're looking for part-time, full-time, or flexible work to fit around your studies, family commitments, or lifestyle, we have opportunities available.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a variety of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language Needs, and Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties.
• Work one-to-one or with small groups of students.
• Help create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development.
• Support classroom activities and implement learning plans.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

We Are Looking For

• A caring, patient, and resilient attitude.
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential.
• Graduates considering a career in teaching, psychology, social work, or education are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

What We Offer

• Flexible working patterns to suit you
• Part-time and full-time opportunities
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Free CPD and training courses including:

• Safeguarding
• Behaviour Management
• Autism Awareness
• Team Teach (where applicable)
• SPLD Training

• Opportunities to gain valuable SEN school experience
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Long‑term and permanent career opportunities

Why Join Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we work closely with SEN and mainstream schools across Bristol, helping passionate educators find rewarding roles that fit their skills and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing excellent support, free professional development, and opportunities to gain experience across a variety of educational settings.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Permanent, Flexible Supply
Location: Bristol and surrounding areas
Schedule: Monday to Friday, flexible working available

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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