We’re looking for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support in a well-established primary setting in the BS7 area.

This is a school with a strong inclusive ethos and a well-developed approach to supporting pupils with additional needs. You’ll be working as part of a wider team that understands SEN, values consistency, and puts the right support in place for both pupils and staff.

The role

You’ll be supporting children with a range of special educational needs, both in the classroom and within dedicated support spaces.

Needs you may work with include:

• Autism (ASC), including pupils who benefit from structured routines and visual support
• ADHD and attention-related needs
• Speech, language and communication difficulties
• Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Sensory processing differences

Support may be delivered in different ways depending on the pupil:

• 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs
• Small group interventions
• Classroom-based support alongside the teacher
• Work within resource bases or quieter, structured environments for pupils who need reduced stimulation

The school uses a range of strategies and approaches, including visual timetables, structured routines, and targeted interventions to support regulation and engagement.

What we’re looking for

This role would suit someone who is already confident working within SEN settings and understands how to adapt their approach.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN
• Confidence managing behaviour in a calm and consistent way
• A good understanding of different needs and how they present in the classroom
• The ability to build trust with pupils who may find school challenging
• A flexible approach, as no two days look the same

The details

• Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Pay: From £14.25 per hour (PAYE)
• Location: BS7
• Opportunities available:
  • Flexible, ad hoc work
  • Part-time roles
  • Full-time, long-term 1:1 support positions

What we offer

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Long-term placements where you can build consistency
• Free Thrive training to strengthen your SEN practice
• Access to a wide range of online and in-person CPD
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you’re looking for a role where your SEN experience is properly used and supported, this is a strong opportunity to step into a setting that takes inclusion seriously.

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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