SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; West Town; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a caring SEND Teaching Assistant for a warm, inclusive primary school in North Somerset. You will work alongside class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with additional needs to access learning and reach their full potential.

This temporary position offers ongoing professional development, a supportive school community, and the chance to make a lasting impact on children's lives. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND (in a school or similar setting).
• Passion for inclusive education and making a difference.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and adaptability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs to access learning.
• Work with class teachers and the SENCO to plan and deliver activities.
• Contribute to a nurturing, positive learning environment.
• Help track pupil progress and support inclusion across the day.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

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.

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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