At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in Primary, Secondary, and SEN settings to enhance their learning and confidence.
- Company: Join Protocol Education, a network of welcoming schools in Bristol.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, free training, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term roles and professional development available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people, especially in SEN settings, is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 21000 - 25000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Bristol schools? Protocol Education is currently recruiting passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to join our network of welcoming schools across Bristol.
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about supporting children and young people and want to make a positive impact on their learning, confidence, and development. Whether your experience is within Primary, Secondary, or Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings, we have a variety of opportunities available, including flexible supply work, long-term placements, and roles that could lead to permanent positions.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils across Primary, Secondary, and SEN settings
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students
- Assist teachers with classroom activities, lesson preparation, and learning tasks
- Support pupils with additional needs, including Autism, SEMH, communication difficulties, and complex needs
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, independence, and engagement
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have experience working with children or young people (school, childcare, or support experience)
- Have experience supporting pupils with SEN or a willingness to develop within SEND settings
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills
- Are patient, reliable, adaptable, and passionate about education
- Have a minimum of 6 months’ experience in a relevant support role (desirable)
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay
- Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability
- Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Opportunities across a wide range of Bristol schools
- Potential pathways into long-term and permanent roles
Location: Bristol
Contract: Full-time, part-time, and flexible supply opportunities available
Start Date: Immediate & September opportunities available
If you are looking for your next opportunity in education and want to make a real difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with Protocol Education.
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’, which 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.
