Job Description:

Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant – North Somerset Multiple Locations | Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities | Immediate & Long-Term Roles

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in North Somerset or the surrounding areas?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting passionate and dedicated TA and SEN TA professionals to support a range of primary, secondary and specialist schools across Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Portishead, Nailsea and Backwell.

We are looking for high-quality candidates who are passionate about education and enjoy supporting children and young people to reach their full potential.

Locations Available

We have opportunities across:

• Weston-super-Mare – BS22, BS23 & BS24
• Clevedon – BS21
• Portishead – BS20
• Nailsea & Backwell – BS48

About the Roles

As a Teaching Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or in small groups, and helping children access learning and develop their confidence and independence.

Depending on the setting, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, Autism, ADHD and additional needs.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning.
• Supporting pupils with their emotional wellbeing and behaviour.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and the wider school team.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

‍ What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have at least 6 months of UK experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a relevant education/support role.
• Have experience supporting children or young people.
• Have SEND experience for SEN TA opportunities.
• Are caring, patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are passionate about supporting pupils' learning and development.
• Can work effectively as part of a school team.
• Are available for full-time work, although part-time and flexible availability will also be considered.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Access to schools across North Somerset and surrounding areas.
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities.
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Free CPD and SEND training.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities to gain experience across different educational settings.
• Long-term and potential permanent opportunities.

Role Details

Job Title: Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant
Locations: BS20, BS21, BS22, BS23, BS24 & BS48
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible
Setting: Mainstream & Specialist Schools
Start: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Ready for your next opportunity?

If you are an experienced TA or SEN TA looking for work in North Somerset, apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available near you.

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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