Teaching Assistant (Resource Base)

This specialist resource base within a welcoming Bristol primary school has built a reputation for creating a genuinely supportive, inclusive environment where children and staff alike are encouraged to thrive. It’s the kind of place where teamwork matters, laughter is part of the day, and every small win is celebrated properly.

The school is now looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their Specialist Resource Base team, supporting children with a wide range of complex SEND needs within an inclusive mainstream setting.

If you’re passionate about helping children grow in confidence, communication, and independence, this could be a brilliant next step.

The role

Working closely with teaching staff and the wider SEND team, you’ll support pupils both individually and in small groups, helping them access learning and achieve personalised progression targets.

The provision places children at the centre of everything it does, with a strong focus on communication, play-based learning, emotional wellbeing, and inclusive practice.

No two days are ever the same, but every day is meaningful.

What the school is looking for

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience working with children with SEND in either mainstream or specialist settings
• Bring energy, patience, and positivity into your work
• Build strong relationships naturally with children, families, and colleagues
• Are passionate about inclusive education
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
• Are committed to learning, developing, and growing professionally
• Can stay calm, adaptable, and encouraging in a busy environment

This role would also suit someone considering a long-term career in education or SEND support.

What’s on offer

• OCL/NJC Scale 3 (Point 4–8) £25,185 – £26,824 FTE
• Actual starting salary: £19,028
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Permanent contract
• Term-time only plus INSET days (39 weeks)
• A highly supportive and experienced team
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training
• Opportunities to develop skills in alternative communication strategies and assistive technology
• Weekly collaborative team meetings and reflective practice
• Multi-agency working opportunities
• A child-centred curriculum built around exploration, communication, and engagement
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and inclusion

About the provision

The Specialist Resource Base supports children with a diverse range of complex learning and communication needs within an inclusive mainstream primary setting for pupils aged 2–11.

The team is committed to creating exceptional learning experiences where children feel safe, valued, and understood, with inclusion sitting at the heart of every decision.

Safeguarding and compliance

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks including:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS, ideally registered on the Update Service
• Professional references covering the last two years
• Right to work checks
• Online and social media checks as part of safer recruitment
• Verification of qualifications and employment history

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference and be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from 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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