SEN Teaching Assistant - Bristol

Bristol Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available Competitive Daily Rate Immediate Starts Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day? We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work within specialist schools across Bristol.

This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and complex needs. You will help create a positive learning environment where every child can reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils ✅ Assist with classroom activities and personalised learning plans ✅ Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies ✅ Encourage independence, confidence, and social development ✅ Build strong, positive relationships with students and staff ✅ Work alongside teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals to support pupil progress

We Are Looking For:

✔ A caring, patient, and resilient individual ✔ Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential ✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills ✔ A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs ✔ Graduates, support workers, care workers, youth workers, sports coaches, and those with transferable skills are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

Competitive rates of pay Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability Free CPD and training, including Behaviour Management, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, Team Teach, and SEND-focused courses Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent contracts The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to start a rewarding career within SEND education, this is a fantastic opportunity to join supportive schools across Bristol and help pupils achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom.

Apply today to begin your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant and make a real difference in Bristol schools.

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.

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