School Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Do you have a caring nature and a strong desire to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Position: Primary School Support Worker
Location: Downend (BS16)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored one-on-one and small group support to children with various SEN, helping them engage with the curriculum.
• Assist in the development and implementation of  Educational Healthcare Plans (EHCP’s)
• Offer emotional and behavioural support to ensure a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with class teachers, SEN coordinators, and other staff to ensure that each child receives the support they need.
• Encourage independence and confidence in students, helping them achieve their full potential.

What We’re Looking For:

• A compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic individual who is dedicated to supporting children with diverse needs.
• Experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting (but not essential).
• A positive attitude and a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with children and staff alike.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in a child’s life, helping them to thrive and succeed.
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team who value every child’s individuality.
• Opportunities for training and development to further your career in education.
• A welcoming and dynamic school environment where you can truly make a difference.

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and excited about supporting children with Special Educational Needs, we encourage you to apply!

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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