Sen Teaching Assistant

Job description

Do you have a caring, nurturing, and understanding approach that could support children with additional needs?

We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work in supportive SEND schools in Bristol, working with pupils who have autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

Responsibilities • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND • Create a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment • Assist with learning, communication, and social development • Help pupils build confidence, independence, and emotional regulation • Work closely with teachers and SEN staff

Why this role works • Supportive and inclusive SEND environment • Opportunity to make a real impact on pupils’ development • Ongoing training and professional support • Rewarding, people-focused role

What we’re looking for • Caring, patient, and nurturing nature • Understanding and empathetic approach to supporting children • Interest in working with pupils with SEND • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Small actions. Big impact. Apply now.

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

14-05-2026

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