Teaching Assistant (Ks2)

Protocol Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and SEN training

Dedicated consultant support

Refer-a-friend bonus: £250

Job summary

Protocol Education is partnering with a welcoming primary school in the West of England to recruit a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for Year 4 pupil with ASC. You will provide tailored, person-centered support to help the child engage with learning and participate in school life.

The role focuses on building trust, adapting tasks, supporting social and emotional development, and coordinating with teachers, SENCOs, and families to monitor progress and implement EHCP targets.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK (valid passport or right-to-work documents)
• Two recent proofs of address
• CV covering the last 10 years with gaps explained
• References covering relevant employment and education history
• Overseas police check if lived abroad for 3+ months in last 5 years
• An Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil
• Support access to classroom learning and activities
• Adapt tasks and resources to meet individual needs
• Encourage communication, interaction and social development
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing throughout the day
• Implement strategies from support plans and EHCP targets where applicable
• Monitor progress and share observations with school staff
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals

Skills

SEN experience

Autism awareness

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

DBS certificate

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

Protocol Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 4 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to become a trusted adult in a child's school journey, helping them build confidence, develop independence, and achieve success both academically and socially.

The school is looking for someone patient, nurturing and committed to creating positive experiences for children who may require additional support throughout the school day.

The Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with one pupil, providing tailored support that enables them to fully engage with learning and school life.

Your responsibilities will include:

Building a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil

Supporting access to classroom learning and activities

Adapting tasks and resources to meet individual needs

Encouraging communication, interaction and social development

Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing throughout the day

Implementing strategies outlined in support plans and EHCP targets where applicable

Monitoring progress and sharing observations with school staff

Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals

Every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on a child's confidence, engagement and long-term development.

About the School

The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos and strong commitment to supporting every child to achieve their potential.

You'll be joining a caring and experienced team who work together to ensure pupils with additional needs feel safe, valued and successful. Staff wellbeing and professional development are highly valued, creating a supportive environment for both pupils and adults.

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Experienced in supporting children with SEN, particularly autism
• Patient, calm and emotionally resilient
• Able to build positive relationships based on trust and consistency
• Understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive practice
• Strong communicators who work well as part of a team
• Passionate about helping children thrive both academically and personally
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Experience in schools is beneficial, but we also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in childcare, support work, youth work, care settings or other child-focused environments.

Why Work Through Protocol Education?

Competitive daily rates of pay

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions

Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Opportunities to build valuable SEN experience

Access to a variety of primary school settings

Simple digital timesheet and booking system

£250 refer-a-friend bonus

This Opportunity Could Suit:

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Autism Support Workers
• Childcare Practitioners
• Youth Workers
• Care and Support Workers
• Psychology Graduates
• Aspiring Teachers or Educational Psychologists

What We Need to Clear You

To complete our compliance process, you'll need:

• Valid passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two recent proofs of address
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education history, with any gaps explained
• References covering relevant employment and education history
• An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years
• An Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply for one)

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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