SEN Teaching Assistant – Bristol & Gloucester | Start ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Looking for a rewarding role where every day makes a difference?
Protocol Education is working closely with a number of SEN schools across Bristol and Gloucester to recruit dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their Curriculum Support Teams.
Location:
Various SEN schools in Bristol and easily accessible from Gloucester
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date:
ASAP
The Role:
You’ll work flexibly to support students across a range of needs—autism, communication difficulties, learning delays, and behavioural challenges. Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, families, and external professionals, you’ll help deliver interventions and ensure students feel safe, included, and supported.
Duties may include:
1. 1:1 and group support
2. Helping plan and deliver learning activities
3. Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress
4. Using effective behaviour strategies
5. Occasionally managing a whole class under teacher guidance
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
✅ Has previous experience as a TA or HLTA
✅ Holds at least Grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths
✅ Brings energy, patience, and a calm, caring approach
✅ Is proactive, reliable, and a real team player
✅ Can work confidently with pupils of all abilities
✅ Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✅ (Bonus) Has experience in a secondary school or specialist provision
Whether you’ve worked in schools before, supported children in other settings, or are looking to take your first step into SEN education—we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Get from Protocol Education:
6. Competitive weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella costs
7. Access to free CPD and webinars
8. A supportive NQT/ECT community and network
9. CV and interview support
10. Local candidate events and socials
11. A dedicated consultant to guide you through every step
Apply now through this advert or directly via the Protocol Education website.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds—experienced educators, career changers, or aspiring TAs—if you’re passionate, caring, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
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 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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