SEND Support assistant

 You’re not “just” support… you’re the reason some pupils get through the day

Thinking about a role in SEND? Or already working in support and ready for a school that really gets it?

We’re working with a range of welcoming SEND schools across Bath  looking for compassionate, reliable support staff to join them this September.

And if you’re not quite sure which setting suits you best yet, that’s okay. ASD, SEMH, complex needs… we’ll help you find the right fit, not just the next role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with additional needs, both 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping create a calm, structured environment where pupils feel safe
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
• Supporting behaviour in a positive, consistent way
• Celebrating progress, even the small wins (they matter most here)

What the school offers:

• Supportive teams who genuinely value their support staff
• Clear routines and guidance, no being left to “just get on with it”
• Opportunities to learn and build SEND experience
• A setting where relationships come first

What we’re looking for:

• A calm, patient, and caring approach
• Experience with children or young people (SEND experience is a bonus, not a must)
• Strong communication and a team-first attitude
• Someone who shows up, gets stuck in, and really cares

Why work with Protocol Education?

We don’t just send you anywhere, we make sure it’s right for you.

• Free access to our CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a consultant who listens
• Opportunities across different SEND settings
• Long-term roles with real impact

Want to find a role where you’re genuinely valued?

 We’ll help you find a school where your support makes a real difference, every single day.

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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