SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

We’re working with a warm, community-focused primary school in Downend that puts children at the centre of everything. It’s the kind of place where learning goes beyond the classroom, where curiosity, creativity and inclusion aren’t buzzwords, they’re part of everyday life.

They’re now looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

You’ll be right there in the classroom, supporting children with SEND to feel safe, understood and ready to learn. That might look like:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support
• Helping pupils access a broad, engaging curriculum tailored to their needs
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to keep support consistent
• Creating a calm, structured environment where every child can thrive

This school really values inclusion and works hard to support every child academically, socially and emotionally, so you’ll be part of something that truly matters.

• Experience supporting primary-aged children with SEND (essential)
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Confidence working in a busy classroom environment
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their potential

• Enhanced child-only DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
• Availability for full-time or part-time work

• Supportive, inclusive school community
• Opportunities to grow your SEN skillset
• A chance to make a real impact, every single day

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella faff
• Free CPD, including SEND-focused training
• A consultant who actually listens and gets what you’re looking for

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.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£14.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English