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SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism Support (Lavender Class)

Location: Central Bristol (BS2)
Pay: £13.74–£14.50 per hour (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025

Looking for a role where your calm nature and people skills really matter?
This is a rewarding opportunity to work as part of a specialist team in a Bristol school’s Enhanced Learning Provision—Lavender Class—supporting pupils with Autism and Social Communication Difficulties.

What you’ll be doing:
Mornings:
You’ll join a small, nurturing class that provides structure and care to KS2 pupils with ASC. You'll support their learning, routines, and emotional wellbeing.
Afternoons:
You’ll work 1:1 with a Year 6 pupil as they integrate into their mainstream class. It's all about building trust, encouraging participation, and helping them feel seen and supported.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism or other SEND needs

• A calm, encouraging approach and bags of patience

• Someone who can build strong, positive relationships

• Team players who aren’t fazed by a busy, varied day

Why join Protocol Education?
Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
FREE access to our CPD Academy (including Thrive training!)
Personalised support from a dedicated SEND consultant
Chance to make a real difference, every single day

Thrive trained already? Amazing. If not, we’ll cover your place on our Thrive training programme, completely free. Schools love it, and so will you.

Ready to bring your brilliant self to a school that gets SEND? Apply now or get in touch for a chat about the role.

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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