SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant for Resource Base

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their Resource Base in Bristol. This role focuses on supporting students with Special Educational Needs, fostering their academic and personal growth through tailored communication strategies and a holistic curriculum. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for helping vulnerable individuals, a positive attitude, and the ability to build strong relationships. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a real difference in students' lives and enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Free Online Training

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or supporting individuals with SEND is desirable.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a passion for helping children thrive.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with Special Educational Needs, guiding them toward success.
• Build strong, positive relationships to inspire confidence and motivation.

Skills

Social Care Experience

Support for SEND

Communication Skills

Empathy

Building Rapport

Education

Relevant Qualifications for SEND

Job description

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SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant for Resource Base, Bristol

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant for Resource Base

The School's Ethos

Oasis Community Learning understand the complex responsibilities of education through a lens of character, competence, and community. These principles, along with the Oasis 9 Habits, are intentionally developed and embedded throughout the academies every day.

The trust is committed to inclusion, social integration, and closing the disadvantage gap— they strive to give advantage to the disadvantaged. By fostering strong relationships, the students and teachers can learn and grow together as one community, one family.

The Resource Base

The curriculum offered within the Specialist Resource Base is specifically adapted from the EYFS and National Curriculum to provide for the academic and personal development of all pupils within the Base in a holistic manner. A range of specialised ‘Total Communication’ approaches including, Makaton, PECs and TEACCH strategies are used across the base to provide greater access to the curriculum. There is a great emphasis placed on communication skills for all our learners and this underlies most of the curriculum. Experience of these is desireable but not essential.

Who Are We Looking For?
Whether you have:

• Experience in social care,
• Personal experience supporting individuals with SEND,
• Or simply a heart full of passion for helping children or vulnerable adults,
  We want to hear from YOU!

Your Mission:

• Work with students with Special Educational Needs, guiding them toward success.
• Build strong, positive relationships to inspire confidence and motivation.
• Help turn challenges into victories with your strong, resilient character and empathetic approach.

What You’ll Bring:

• A positive, can-do attitude with a knack for building rapport.
• A genuine passion for helping children with special needs thrive.
• A robust and adaptable personality, ready to handle the challenges and joys of this rewarding role.

The Details:

• Hours - Long-term positions (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm) and flexible working (2/3 days a week) available
• Location: Oasis Academy Long Cross

Why Join Us?
At Protocol Education, we believe in empowering our staff as much as our students. Here, you’ll find:

• Join a supportive and collaborative team committed to making a difference every day,
• An environment where your dedication matters,
• A chance to develop your skills and grow professionally,
• And most importantly, an opportunity to change lives.

If this sounds like your perfect opportunity, APPLY NOW to embark on a journey of inspiration, growth, and making a real impact! Together, let’s empower the next generation.

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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