Some children need a dedicated champion in their corner. Someone who can provide encouragement, consistency, and reassurance throughout every school day. Could that be you? Protocol Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the BS16 area to recruit a compassionate and resilient 1:1 SEN Support Assistant for a November 2026 start. This rewarding role involves supporting a pupil with additional needs on a dedicated one-to-one basis, helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom. You'll become a trusted adult, providing the stability and support needed for the pupil to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team, you'll play a key role in creating positive outcomes and helping a child overcome barriers to learning. The Role As a 1:1 SEN Support Assistant, you will: Provide dedicated one-to-one support throughout the school day Support the pupil's learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development Implement personalised support strategies and targeted interventions Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in classroom activities Help build confidence, independence, and resilience Support transitions, daily routines, and learning activities Work closely with teaching staff, the SENCO, and wider support professionals Record progress and contribute to individual support plans Celebrate achievements and help the pupil recognise their successes Every day will bring new challenges and rewards, but your support could make a lifelong difference to a child's educational journey. Why Choose Protocol Education? ✅ £14.30 - £15.00 per hour ✅ Weekly PAYE pay ✅ November 2026 start ✅ Long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school ✅ Local placement with minimal travel ✅ Dedicated consultants specialising in SEND and education recruitment ✅ Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities ✅ Free Thrive training ✅ Ongoing support throughout your placement ✅ £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus A Bit About You We're looking for someone who: Has experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs Is calm, patient, and nurturing in their approach Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils Understands the importance of personalised SEND support Is comfortable working independently in a dedicated 1:1 role Is resilient, reliable, and adaptable Has strong communication and teamwork skills Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, anxiety, or attachment needs would be beneficial but is not essential. What We Need to Clear You To get you registered and ready for work, we'll need: Passport or proof of right to work in the UK Two proofs of address A CV covering the last 10 years of employment and/or education, with any gaps explained References covering the last two years, including childcare, education, or support work where applicable An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for three months or more within the last five years Ready to Make a Difference This November? If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on one child's confidence, wellbeing, and educational success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a 1:1 SEN Support Assistant in BS16 and help a pupil build the confidence, skills, and independence they need to thrive. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website