Worked with young people before, just not in a classroom? Whether you’ve been a youth worker, sports coach, support worker or in social care, your experience might be exactly what this school is looking for. We’re partnering with a welcoming primary school in BS7 to find full-time SEN Teaching Assistants for September. They’re open to people from different backgrounds, as long as you bring hands-on experience supporting young people and the confidence to work 1:1. Why your experience matters here This role is all about relationships. If you’ve helped a young person regulate their emotions, built trust with someone who finds it hard to engage, or kept things calm when situations escalate, you’re already doing the core of the job. The classroom is just a new setting. The role You’ll be working closely with pupils who need extra support, often on a 1:1 basis. Day to day, you’ll be: Supporting children with a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD and SEMH Helping pupils manage emotions and stay engaged in learning Using your people skills to build trust and consistency Adapting activities so every child can take part Working alongside teachers and SEN staff to create a positive environment It’s practical, hands-on, and no two days are the same. A quick heads-up This role can be challenging. Some pupils may struggle with behaviour, communication or routines. You’ll need to stay calm, patient and consistent, even on the tougher days. If you’ve worked in fast-paced, people-focused roles before, you’ll know what that takes. What we’re looking for Experience working with children or young people outside of schools (youth work, coaching, care, mentoring, etc.) Confidence supporting individuals 1:1 A calm, resilient and positive approach Strong communication and relationship-building skills A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs No school experience? That’s okay. The right attitude and transferable skills go a long way here. What you’ll get A full-time, long-term role for the academic year A supportive school team who will help you settle in Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies Free CPD, including SEN and behaviour training A consultant who stays in touch and supports you throughout Interviews The school is holding interviews on 6th May from 9am, and they’re keen to meet people who bring real-world experience and the right mindset. If you’re ready to take your skills into a school setting and make a genuine impact every day, this could be your next step. Quick one, are you Thrive trained? If not, we can get you booked onto our free training. It’s a great way to build confidence and stand out in SEN 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.