At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs in a structured primary school environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at a large primary school in BS35.
- Benefits: Earn £14.25+ per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and receive ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible part-time and full-time roles available with potential for permanent positions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN children and strong teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
We’re recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support a large primary school in the BS35 area with a strong, established SEN provision. This is a structured setting where support staff play a key role in helping pupils access learning, manage routines, and develop confidence.
The role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism (ASC)
- ADHD
- Speech and language needs
- SEMH (social, emotional and mental health)
- Learning difficulties
Support will take place across:
- 1:1 support for EHCP pupils
- Small group interventions
- In-class support
- Dedicated SEN spaces and quieter provision areas
The school uses consistent routines, visual support strategies, and targeted interventions to support engagement and behaviour.
What you’ll need:
- Experience working with children with SEN
- Confidence supporting behaviour in a calm, consistent way
- Ability to adapt support to suit individual needs
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
The details:
- 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
- £14.25+ per hour (PAYE)
- BS35 location
- Flexible, part‑time, and full‑time long‑term roles available
What you’ll get:
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Flexible working options
- Long‑term placements
- Free Thrive training
- Ongoing CPD (online and in‑person)
- Dedicated consultant support
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’, 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.
School Support Worker in Bristol employer: Protocol Education
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in Gateshead. The company values its team members, providing competitive pay and dedicated consultant support to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
