This full-time SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant role is an ideal opportunity for Psychology or Education graduates looking to build meaningful, hands-on experience in a supportive primary school environment.
The role is based in a well-regarded Bristol Secondary School known for its strong sense of community, inclusive ethos, and commitment to helping every child thrive. Staff work collaboratively, behaviour expectations are clear and consistent, and pupil wellbeing sits at the heart of everything they do.
You’ll be supporting a KS3 pupil with additional needs on a one-to-one basis, both within the classroom and through structured intervention. This is a long-term placement that allows you to build trust, see progress over time, and become a valued part of the school team.
Why this school stands out
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A calm, nurturing environment with a strong focus on inclusion
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Clear routines and positive behaviour approaches that support both pupils and staff
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A leadership team that genuinely invests in training and professional development
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A school culture built on high expectations, kindness, and mutual respect
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Excellent experience for graduates considering teacher training, educational psychology, or SEN careers
The role
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Providing tailored 1:1 support for a student with additional needs
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Supporting learning and engagement during mainstream lessons
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Delivering structured interventions under teacher guidance
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Encouraging communication, emotional regulation, and independence
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Working closely with class teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams
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Contributing to a consistent, supportive approach across the school day
This role is well suited to
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Graduates in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, or related subjects
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Individuals interested in SEN, SEMH, teaching, or pastoral pathways
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Calm, reliable candidates who enjoy relationship-based work
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Those keen to gain long-term, school-based experience rather than short-term cover
What Protocol Education offers
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Pay from £90–£110 per day, depending on experience
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A full-time, long-term placement in one supportive school
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Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
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FREE access to our online CPD Academy
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Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
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Opportunities to progress into teacher training or specialist SEN roles
This is a brilliant opportunity to start your education career in a school where support staff are valued, pupils are known as individuals, and development is taken seriously.
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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