Looking for a role where you’re more than an extra pair of hands?
We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Bristol who are looking for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with a range of additional needs. These are roles where patience, empathy and consistency really matter, and where the right support can change a child’s whole school experience. This is a long-term role, so a great opportunity to build your experience and become a real asset to a school's community.
The role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll be supporting pupils either 1:1 or within small groups, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
Day rates starting from £90 a day
Up to £110 per day for candidates who impress in school trials, depending on experience and qualifications
Full time, long-term role with temp-to-perm potential
Immediate and ongoing starts available
You’ll be working closely with teachers, SENCOs and support teams to help pupils access learning, manage emotions and build confidence in the classroom.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need to tick every box, but the strongest candidates usually have:
Experience supporting children with SEN, either 1:1 or in class
Training or experience in Makaton, PECS or Team Teach (great to have, not essential - we can provide Team Teach training)
A genuine passion for working with children with additional needs
A calm, patient and proactive approach
Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
Commitment and reliability, schools value consistency
If you’ve worked in education, care, youth work or support roles and love helping children thrive, this could be a great fit.
Why work with Protocol Education?
We keep things simple, supportive and personal.
Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
FREE access to our online CPD Academy
Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and specialist settings
Streamlined registration and quick school placements
Access to wellbeing and SEMH-focused training, including Thrive (free to our educators)
We match you with schools that value support staff properly, not just plug gaps.
If you’re ready to step into a role where your work genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and let’s find you a school where you can do your best work.
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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