SEN Support Worker

In some schools, you’re an extra pair of hands. In this one, you’re a key part of a child’s journey.

We’re working with a vibrant primary school in Bristol that places a huge emphasis on relationships, wellbeing, and creating a safe space for every pupil to thrive.

They’re looking for an experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child who needs consistency, patience, and someone firmly in their corner.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting a pupil 1:1 throughout the school day

• Helping them feel safe, settled, and ready to learn

• Supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour

• Working closely with a supportive and experienced team

This is a school where:

• Staff genuinely support each other

• Pupils are encouraged to be confident and independent

• Diversity and individuality are celebrated

• The environment is calm, structured, and nurturing

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience with SEND support

• Are patient, empathetic, and resilient

• Stay calm under pressure

• Build trust quickly with children

If you’ve ever had that moment where a child finally engages because of you, this role will give you more of that.

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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