SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Impact on children’s lives

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a warm primary school in North Somerset. You will support pupils with SEND, help implement learning activities, and work closely with teachers to track progress.

The role is temporary with potential for permanent, and includes safeguarding checks, training, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to supporting pupil progress.
• Excellent communication with pupils, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and behaviour in the classroom.
• Assist teachers with activities and resources.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patient approach

Education

Relevant qualification

DBS clearance

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.

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.

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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