Protocol Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in North Bristol to recruit a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people aged 7–19 with autism and associated social communication needs.
About the school
This specialist setting supports pupils from Key Stage 2 through to post-16, providing a calm, structured, and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to explore and fulfil their own potential.
The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, independence, and personalised learning. Staff work closely together as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
The role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils with their learning, wellbeing, and personal development. You’ll work closely with teachers and other professionals to ensure every pupil has the best possible opportunity to succeed.
This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, and at times assisting with personal care and positive behaviour support, always using a tailored, child-centred approach.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Building warm, trusting, and supportive relationships with pupils
2. Helping pupils feel safe, confident, and ready to learn
3. Promoting independence, resilience, and personal development
4. Supporting the delivery of a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum
5. Working alongside the Class Teacher to support the day-to-day running of the classroom
6. Supporting pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
7. Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team
8. Completing records and documentation related to wellbeing, behaviour, or incidents when required
9. Being flexible and ready to support across the school as needed
No two days are the same, so a positive, adaptable, and hands-on approach is essential.
What we’re looking for
We’re keen to hear from people who are passionate about SEN and genuinely want to make a difference.
You’ll ideally have:
10. An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
11. Experience or knowledge of working with pupils with SEN
12. A child-centred, patient, and caring approach
13. Creativity and positivity when supporting individual needs
Desirable (but not essential):
14. Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
15. At least one year’s experience working as a Teaching Assistant
What’s on offer
16. Full training and ongoing support
17. Opportunities to gain further qualifications
18. Perkbox benefits and discounts
19. Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
20. Car lease and cycle to work schemes
21. Free parking on site
Applying through Protocol Education
When you apply through Protocol Education, you’ll have:
22. A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the process
23. Clear, honest information about the role and setting
24. Ongoing support once you’re in post
25. Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of the process.
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.
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.
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