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Learning Support Assistants & Teaching Assistants

Bristol     £14.25 - 14.61 per hour + PAYE/CPD/Refer a Teacher/TA Bonus £50     Permanent Teaching     311039477     Posted 4 days ago

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Learning Support Assistants & Teaching Assistants

Knowle, Bristol (BS4)
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Join a Brand-New SEN School and Make a Difference from Day One!

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have experience working within education, SEN settings, or supporting children and young people?

A new specialist SEN school in Knowle (BS4) is looking for dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new provision where you can help shape a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment from the very beginning.

The Role

As an LSA or TA, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their individual goals.

You will:

  • Support students in the classroom and during wider school activities
  • Work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored support
  • Help students develop social, emotional, and communication skills
  • Encourage independence and celebrate progress
  • Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working with children or young people is essential

Experience supporting pupils with SEN is highly desirable

A patient, caring, and resilient approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Ability to build positive relationships and adapt to individual needs

What's on Offer?

Full-time and part-time roles available

The opportunity to join a brand-new SEN school

Supportive leadership and welcoming team

Ongoing training and professional development

A rewarding role where every day makes a difference

Career progression opportunities within specialist education

Why Apply?

This is your chance to be part of an exciting new chapter in specialist education. You'll join a team that is committed to helping every child thrive, whilst developing your own skills and experience within a growing SEN setting.

If you're experienced, enthusiastic, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join this exciting new SEN school in Knowle and help shape brighter futures for young people across Bristol.

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.

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 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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