You’re the calm voice. The steady presence. The one who notices the small wins others might miss. A welcoming primary school in Hartcliffe is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 pupil with autism on a 1:1 basis from February. About the School This is a warm, community-led primary with a genuinely inclusive ethos. SEND isn’t an afterthought here, it’s embedded in everything they do. The SENCO is visible, hands-on, and big on communication. You’ll never be left guessing what the plan is. Staff describe the school as supportive and honest. There’s structure, clear routines, and a team who check in on each other. Your Role Providing consistent 1:1 support in class Supporting transitions and structured routines Using visual timetables and sensory strategies Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO Building trust, confidence, and emotional regulation skills The Ideal Candidate Experience supporting children with autism Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent Confident with boundaries and positive reinforcement Genuinely passionate about helping children thrive If you’ve worked in primary, SEND, care, or youth support, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or give the branch a call on for a friendly, no-pressure chat about the roles. 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.