SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An inclusive primary school in Patchway seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings, demonstrating empathy and strong communication skills. The role involves working closely with teachers to create a nurturing environment. The school offers professional development opportunities and values teamwork. This is a full-time, term-time position with potential for permanency.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Friendly school community

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about inclusive education and making a difference.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and adaptability.
• Committed to supporting pupil progress.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Proactivity

Patience

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Join Our Inclusive and Supportive Team!
Location: BS30
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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