At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support for a Key Stage 2 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Company: Join a supportive primary school dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term career growth in SEND and education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Degree in Psychology, Education, or related field; experience with ASD preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
If you're hoping to build a career in
Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, Social Work or Child Mental Health
, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience in a supportive primary school.
We're looking for a
Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Key Stage 2 pupil with
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a
- PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile
You'll work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals, learning from a knowledgeable team while helping one child feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
This role could be perfect if you have...
- A degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Health & Social Care or a related subject.
- Previous experience supporting children with
- ASD and PDA
, whether through work, placements, volunteering or university experience.
- A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
- An interest in child development, SEND or inclusive education.
- The confidence to build positive relationships with children and staff.
- What you'll be doing
- Providing 1:1 support throughout the school day.
- Using strategies that help a child with ASD and PDA feel secure and engaged.
- Supporting learning, emotional regulation and social development.
- Working closely with teachers and the school's SEND team.
- Celebrating the small wins that make a big difference.
- What you'll need
- Experience supporting children with
- ASD and PDA
- An
- Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the
- Update Service
- At least
- 24 months of referenceable employment or education history
- Learn before you start
- We want you to feel confident from day one, so you'll have access to
- Team Teach training over the summer
, equipping you with practical behaviour support and de‑escalation strategies before you begin.
Why join Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies.
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy.
- Team Teach training before your first day.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Long‑term career opportunities within SEND and education.
- Whether you're based in
Bromley Heath, Downend, Emersons Green, Fishponds, Staple Hill, Mangotsfield or the wider BS16 area
, this is an opportunity to gain invaluable experience while making a lasting impact on a child's education.
If you're ready to put your degree into practice and begin a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take your first step towards a career that changes lives, including your own.
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 Df E 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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