SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive school community

Impactful role in children's lives

Job summary

A dedicated educational provider in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant who is caring, patient, and enthusiastic. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities in a warm, inclusive primary school. Candidates should have experience with SEND, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a difference in children's lives. This temporary position offers ongoing professional development and a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar environment supporting children with additional needs.
• Passion for inclusive education and making a difference.
• Proactive, patient, and committed to supporting pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with class teachers and SENCO to support pupils.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Help pupils access learning and achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with staff to track progress and communicate with parents as needed.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Empathy and adaptability

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 the heart of Weston‑Super‑Mare.

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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