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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Help students to access learning and achieve their full potential.
• Create a nurturing, positive learning environment where every child feels valued and understood.
• Support pupil progress in a proactive, patient, and committed manner.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting.
• Passionate about inclusive education and making a difference.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and adaptability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, patient, and committed to supporting pupil progress.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A friendly and supportive school community.
• A positive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on children's lives.
• FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers.

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.

All candidates must have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, undertaking safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers.