SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol
Job Type: Contract
Reference: PBJ151225ASD
Salary: £89 - £95/day + PAYE/CPD/Refer a friend £50
Job Published: 15 December 2025

🧠 SEN TA – Autism Support | Bristol

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – You Bring the Calm, They Bring the Curiosity
Location: Bristol
Salary: £89–£95 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

Got a natural gift for supporting neurodiverse pupils? A brilliant Bristol primary is looking for an SEN TA to support a child with autism on a 1:1 basis. This is more than just a classroom role—it’s a chance to make every day count for someone who really needs consistency and care.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Building a trusting 1:1 relationship with one pupil

  • Supporting learning, emotional regulation, and transitions

  • Working closely with the SENCO and class teacher

The perfect fit:

  • Experience with autism or in an SEN setting

  • Calm, adaptable, and intuitive

  • Thrive-trained? Amazing! If not, we’ll help you get there (for free!)

All roles at Protocol include:

  • Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella faff)

  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy

  • Friendly, local consultant support

  • Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings

  • Fast, smooth registration and local bookings

  • Thrive training at no cost—just ask!