Looking for a role where every day matters?

Some jobs are about ticking boxes. This one is about helping young people build confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve things they never thought possible.

We're looking for caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Education Support Workers to join a fantastic specialist school in Bristol, supporting pupils with additional needs to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Whether you've worked in education, youth work, care, sports coaching, mental health support, or community services, your experience could make a real difference here.

What does the role involve?

No two days are the same, but you'll be:

• Supporting pupils in lessons and around the school
• Building positive relationships based on trust and consistency
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence
• Helping pupils manage emotions and overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff

We're looking for someone who:

• Is patient, caring, and genuinely enjoys working with young people
• Can remain calm and positive in challenging situations
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Is confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Wants to make a meaningful difference every day
• Brings energy, empathy, and a positive attitude to work

Experience we'd love to see

Experience isn't always gained in a classroom. We'd love to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Education or Teaching Assistant roles
• Youth Work
• Residential Care
• Children's Support Services
• Sports Coaching
• Psychology Graduates
• Mental Health Support
• Behaviour Support
• Social Care

Why join this school?

You'll be joining a supportive and welcoming team where staff genuinely care about helping pupils succeed. Every small step forward is celebrated, and every member of staff plays a vital role in making that happen.

If you're looking for a career that challenges you, rewards you, and leaves you knowing you've made a difference, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

Why work with Protocol Education?

✔ Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
✔ FREE access to our online CPD Academy
✔ Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
✔ Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
✔ Streamlined registration and local bookings
✔ Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting young people who need it most.

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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