Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in the United Kingdom seeks a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 7–19 with autism. This rewarding role involves building supportive relationships, promoting personal development, and working with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English and a passion for special educational needs. The position offers various benefits, including ongoing training and support, free lunches, and reductions through Perkbox. Apply now to make a difference!

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunities to gain further qualifications

Free lunch during working day

Perkbox benefits and discounts

Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme

Car lease and cycle to work schemes

Free parking on site

Free Health Cash Back Plan

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Level 2 / Grade C or above.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience or knowledge of working with pupils with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Promote independence and personal development.
• Support the delivery of a balanced curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-professional team.

Skills

Child-centred approach

Experience with SEN

Safeguarding knowledge

Patience

Creativity

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Level 2 / Grade C or above

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Protocol Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Pilning to recruit a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people aged 7–19 with autism and associated social communication needs.

About the school

This specialist setting supports pupils from Key Stage 2 through to post-16, providing a calm, structured and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to explore and fulfil their own potential.

The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, independence and personalised learning. Staff work closely together as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

The role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils with their learning, wellbeing and personal development. You’ll work closely with teachers and other professionals to ensure every pupil has the best possible opportunity to succeed.

This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, and at times assisting with personal care and positive behaviour support, always using a tailored, child-centred approach.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building warm, trusting and supportive relationships with pupils
• Helping pupils feel safe, confident and ready to learn
• Promoting independence, resilience and personal development
• Supporting the delivery of a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
• Working alongside the Class Teacher to support the day-to-day running of the classroom
• Supporting pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional and physical development
• Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team
• Completing records and documentation related to wellbeing, behaviour or incidents when required
• Being flexible and ready to support across the school as needed

No two days are the same, so a positive, adaptable and hands‑on approach is essential.

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to hear from people who are passionate about SEN and genuinely want to make a difference.

You’ll ideally have:

• GCSE Maths and English at Level 2 / Grade C or above
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience or knowledge of working with pupils with SEN
• A child‑centred, patient and caring approach
• Creativity and positivity when supporting individual needs

Desirable (but not essential):

• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
• At least one year’s experience working as a Teaching Assistant

What’s on offer

• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities to gain further qualifications, fully funded
• Free lunch during your working day
• Perkbox benefits and discounts
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
• Car lease and cycle to work schemes
• Free parking on site
• Free Health Cash Back Plan, covering dental, optical, physio and more

Applying through Protocol Education

When you apply through Protocol Education, you’ll have:

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the process
• Clear, honest information about the role and setting
• Ongoing support once you’re in post
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of the process.

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 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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