1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 2 (Non-Verbal Pupil)
Location: BD5, Bradford
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £88–£105 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: Immediate
Do you have a calm, caring approach and a knack for making connections without words?
We’re looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal pupil in a Year 2 class at a welcoming primary school in BD5, Bradford. This is a rewarding 1:1 role where your patience, creativity, and empathy will make a real difference every single day.
What you’ll be doing:
* Working closely with a non-verbal pupil to build trust and communication
* Supporting learning through visual aids, gestures, and sensory activities
* Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCO, and therapists
* Helping create a calm, structured environment where the pupil can feel safe and included
We’d love to hear from you if you:
* Have experience supporting children with autism, speech and language needs, or non-verbal communication
* Use (or are open to learning) approaches like PECS, Makaton, or sensory-based strategies
* Are patient, resilient, and able to celebrate progress in all its forms
* Bring warmth, creativity, and consistency to every day
Why work with Protocol Education?
* Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
* FREE access to our online CPD Academy
* Specialist SEND consultant support
* Local roles that match your skills and schedule
* Access to free Thrive training to strengthen your understanding of emotional development
Every day, you’ll help one child feel seen, supported, and ready to learn — and that’s something special.
Apply today or get in touch to chat about how this role could fit you.
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.
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