Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive in the classroom? A welcoming Catholic primary school in South Gloucestershire is looking for a caring and motivated SEND Support Assistant to join its supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a school where inclusion, kindness, and community are central to everyday life. The school is proud of its strong Christian values and close-knit community, where pupils are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Staff work together to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported to reach their potential. The role As a SEND Support Assistant, you will provide targeted support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, helping them access learning and develop confidence in the classroom. Working closely with teachers and the wider support team, you will play an important role in ensuring pupils feel included, supported, and able to succeed. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting pupils with additional learning needs during lessons Helping children develop independence, confidence, and communication skills Working 1:1 or with small groups to support learning activities Collaborating with teachers and support staff to adapt learning where needed Helping maintain a positive and nurturing classroom environment What the school is looking for The school is seeking someone who: Has experience working with children with additional needs Is patient, adaptable, and positive in their approach Works well as part of a collaborative team Has strong communication and organisational skills Is committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and supporting every child to succeed Applications are welcomed from candidates who are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos and values. Why join this school? A friendly, supportive staff team who work closely together Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning A caring school community built on respect, kindness, and inclusion Opportunities to develop your skills through ongoing professional development Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to arrange a visit to see the school community in action. Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. 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.