Flexible SEN Teaching Assistant in Bristol

We’re looking for caring, adaptable SEND Teaching Assistants to support a welcoming primary school in Shirehampton, North Bristol. Whether you’re after one day a week or a full diary, you choose the days that work for you. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves making a difference but also wants flexibility around childcare, studies, wellbeing, or just life in general. The school has a warm, community feel and places a huge focus on inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and helping every child feel safe and supported. Staff work hard to create calm, engaging classrooms where children are encouraged to build confidence, independence, and positive relationships. Outdoor learning, creativity, and nurturing support are woven into everyday school life, making it a lovely setting for SEND support staff who enjoy building genuine connections with pupils.

You’ll be supporting children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Some pupils may need 1:1 support, while others benefit from small group interventions or simply having a calm, consistent adult nearby.

What the role could involve:

• 1:1 support for pupils with SEND
• Helping children regulate emotions and access learning
• Supporting classroom routines and transitions
• Encouraging communication, confidence, and independence
• Working closely with teachers and SEND staff to create positive learning experiences

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is preferred
• Calm, patient, and positive personalities
• People who can build trust and strong relationships
• A proactive approach and willingness to get stuck in
• TA, care, youth work, nursery, or support work backgrounds all welcomed

Why people love this role:

• Pick the days you want to work each week
• School hours only
• £14.25 per hour through PAYE, no umbrella faff
• Friendly, supportive staff team
• Easily accessible from central Bristol via train and bus
• Great experience for anyone exploring SEND or education careers

Protocol Education also offers:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across SEND, mainstream, and specialist settings

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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’. 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.