SEN Specialist KS1

At Protocol Education, we know that supporting children with additional needs in Key Stage 1 is skilled, patient and incredibly important work. These are the years where confidence, communication and a love of learning are built, and the right support can make all the difference.

That’s why we focus on recruiting dedicated and experienced SEN Educators who are passionate about helping younger pupils thrive. We’ll match you with KS1 roles that suit your experience, strengths and availability, and you’ll have ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely understands SEN in early years and primary settings.

These roles are ideal for SEN Teaching Assistants and support staff with experience working in KS1 or with young children with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, or complex learning difficulties. You’ll work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to provide consistent, tailored support, often on a one-to-one or small group basis, with the role starting after half-term.

In KS1, progress isn’t just academic. It’s learning to regulate emotions, developing early phonics skills, building friendships, gaining independence and feeling safe in the classroom. Your role will be hands-on, nurturing and structured, helping children engage with learning in ways that work for them.

If you’re looking for a role where small wins mean everything and relationships come first, this could be the right next step for you.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

•      Flexible working to fit around you
•      Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
•      Local SEN schools and mainstream settings
•      Dedicated consultants with SEN expertise
•      Simple, easy-to-use booking system
•      PAYE, plus £250 for referring a teacher

Pay: £13.75 - £14.75 per hour 

Location: BS7

A Bit About You:

•      Experience supporting children with SEN, aged 4–11
•      Calm, patient and emotionally attuned
•      Confident supporting behaviour, communication and regulation needs
•      Comfortable working one-to-one and in small groups
•      A strong understanding of inclusive practice and SEN strategies

What We Need to Get You Started:

•      Passport
•      Two proofs of address, such as driving licence, utility bill or council tax letter
•      CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
•      Two years of references, including SEN or childcare where applicable
•      OSPC if you have lived overseas for three months or more in the last five years

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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