SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive school community

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Nailsea, England to support children with special educational needs. The role involves working closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment and help pupils achieve their potential. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and possess skills in communication and teamwork. This temporary position may lead to a permanent role and requires relevant qualifications and background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with special educational needs in a school or similar setting.
• Passionate about inclusive education and making a difference in children's lives.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, resilience, and adaptability in a learning environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, patient and committed to pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs in accessing learning.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to enhance student engagement.
• Create a nurturing, positive learning environment for every child.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Empathy and resilience

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training for SEND role

Job description

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 North Somerset.

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 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 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.