SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children and young people with Autism?

Protocol Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a specialist Autism school in North Bristol (BS35). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while working in a supportive and specialist educational environment.

Due to the school's location, access by car is essential, so candidates must be able to drive and have reliable transport.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with Autism and additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence and build confidence.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• Assisting with classroom learning and activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team.
• Creating a safe, calm and supportive learning environment.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous Teaching Assistant or relevant school-based experience.
• Have experience supporting children or young people with Autism or SEND.
• Are drivers with access to their own reliable vehicle due to the school's location.
• Are available to work full-time, although part-time or flexible availability may also be considered.
• Are patient, resilient, caring and adaptable.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs.

• Full-time opportunities available.
• Part-time and flexible options may also be considered.
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist Autism setting.
• Long-term and potential permanent opportunities.

Location: North Bristol (BS35)
Role: Teaching Assistant
Setting: Specialist Autism School
Transport: Driving and access to a vehicle essential
⏰ Contract: Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time/Flexible Considered
Start: Immediate opportunities available

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, have a passion for supporting pupils with Autism, and can drive to the BS35 area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your education career with Protocol Education!

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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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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