SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

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.

What you’ll be doing

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.

What we’re looking for

• 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

The essentials

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

Why this role?

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

A little extra from us

• 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. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.