SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a warm and inclusive primary school in North Somerset.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning and achieve their full potential. You will play a vital role in creating a nurturing, positive learning environment where every child feels valued and understood.

• Has experience supporting children with SEND (in a school or similar setting).
• Is passionate about inclusive education and making a difference.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and adaptability.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is proactive, patient, and committed to supporting pupil progress.

• A friendly and supportive school community.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A positive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives.

If you want to make a difference to the lives of young people with additional needs, apply today to find out more!

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 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’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We 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.