SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school and provide dedicated support to a Key Stage 2 pupil with an EHCP.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion and understands that positive relationships, consistency and patience can make a significant difference to a child's experience at school.

The role will involve:

Providing tailored 1:1 support in line with the pupil's EHCP
Supporting a neurodivergent learner with their individual needs
Helping with emotional regulation, confidence and independence
Adapting activities and resources to make learning accessible
Delivering literacy, numeracy and social skills interventions
Supporting small groups where required
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals

We're looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting children with SEND
Understands neurodivergence and inclusive practice
Can build trusting, positive relationships with children
Is patient, resilient and emotionally supportive
Can promote independence rather than creating reliance on adult support
Is confident supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs
Takes a proactive and child-centred approach
This position would particularly suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Partner or SEN Support Worker looking for a longer-term role where they can make a genuine impact.

Apply today to find out more about this SEN support opportunity.

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 Ser...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chipping Sodbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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