SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time temporary position in Bristol starting September 2025. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs, fostering a positive learning environment, and collaborating with teaching staff to promote pupil progress. Ideal candidates will be empathetic, proactive, and eager to contribute to inclusive education.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive school community

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Passion for inclusive education and making a difference.
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Create a nurturing and positive learning environment.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCO.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Job description

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SEND Teaching Assistant – Join Our Inclusive and Supportive Team!
Location: BS16, Bristol
Start Date: September 2025
Full-time | Term-time only

Are you a caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a warm and inclusive primary school in the heart of the BS16 community.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning and achieve their full potential. You will play a vital role in creating a nurturing, positive learning environment where every child feels valued and understood.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience supporting children with SEND (in a school or similar setting).

Is passionate about inclusive education and making a difference.

Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and adaptability.

Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Is proactive, patient, and committed to supporting pupil progress.

In Return, We Offer:

A friendly and supportive school community.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

A positive and collaborative working environment.

The chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives.

If you want to make a difference to the lives of young people with additional needs, apply today to find out more!

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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