SEN Teaching Assistant (Driver Required)

Bath & Surrounding Areas

Competitive Daily Rate
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of specialist schools in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role due to the location of some schools and the flexibility required.

The Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
ADHD
Speech and Language Difficulties
Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties
You will provide tailored support both in and out of the classroom, helping students to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

What We're Looking For:

✅ A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
✅ Experience working with children or young people (education, care, support work, youth work, coaching, etc.)
✅ A patient, proactive, and positive approach
✅ Strong communication and relationship-building skills
✅ Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
✅ A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

Desirable:

Experience within SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings
Team Teach training (or willingness to undertake training)
Behaviour Management training
Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning approaches

What We Offer:

⭐ Competitive rates of pay
⭐ Flexible working opportunities
⭐ Long-term and permanent positions available
⭐ Free CPD and training, including Behaviour Management, Autism Awareness, Team Teach, and Safeguarding
⭐ Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
⭐ Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist education settings

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone looking to begin or further their career within education and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

Apply today to join our team and help shape brighter futures for children with additional needs.

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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