SEND Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide high-quality support for a child with additional needs within an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider school team to ensure the child can access learning, develop independence and feel safe, valued and included throughout the school day.

This role includes supporting the child during classroom activities and less structured times, helping them engage positively with learning, develop relationships with peers and build confidence and independence.

About the School

Our client is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in North Bristol. The school is committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential through a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong community links and supportive staff culture.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with primary-aged children.
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Build positive relationships that support children's learning and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate high expectations for learning, behaviour and inclusion.
• Be able to support pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within whole-class learning.
• Understand child development and adapt support to meet individual needs.
• Be patient, nurturing and committed to promoting independence.
• Work effectively with teachers, professionals and families.
• Be organised, flexible and proactive.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Be passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives.

What The School Offers

• A strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all children.
• A highly inclusive and supportive school environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff.
• Enthusiastic and motivated children who enjoy learning.
• A friendly, collaborative and supportive staff team.
• Leadership that values staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, health checks and other pre-employment checks in line with current safeguarding requirements.

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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