Are you an actor, performer, musician, dancer, creative graduate or someone who loves working with people?

Looking for meaningful work you can start straight away while continuing your creative pursuits?

Protocol Education is working with welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Bath, Keynsham, Radstock and Midsomer Norton who are looking for enthusiastic and engaging individuals to join their teams in a range of Learning Support Assistant, 1:1 Support and Teaching Assistant roles with immediate starts available.

Your creative background could be exactly what schools are looking for. The confidence, adaptability and communication skills you've developed through performing, creating and engaging audiences can have a lasting impact on children who need support, encouragement and positive role models.

Whether you're between projects, looking for consistent work, or exploring a future career in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

Why Creative People Excel in Schools

Schools value individuals who can:

• Build positive relationships quickly
• Think creatively and solve problems on the spot
• Engage and motivate children through imaginative approaches
• Communicate confidently and effectively
• Demonstrate empathy, patience and emotional intelligence
• Adapt to changing situations with a calm and positive attitude
• Inspire confidence and resilience in young people

Your creativity can help make learning more accessible, engaging and enjoyable for the children you support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping children access learning and participate fully in classroom activities
• Encouraging confidence, communication and independence
• Supporting pupils with additional learning, social, emotional or behavioural needs
• Working closely with teachers and wider school staff
• Building trusted relationships with children who require extra support
• Using creativity and initiative to overcome barriers to learning
• Acting as a positive role model throughout the school day

No School Experience? No Problem.

We welcome applications from people with backgrounds in:

• Acting and performing arts
• Music and dance
• Drama and theatre studies
• Creative arts and design
• Film and media
• Events and entertainment
• Youth work and coaching
• Customer-facing roles
• Recent graduates looking to gain experience working with children

If you're passionate about supporting young people and willing to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay & Benefits

• Daily pay rates of £92-£94 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
• Immediate starts available
• Flexible opportunities to fit around auditions, freelance work and creative projects
• Full-time, part-time and long-term opportunities
• Valuable experience for those considering careers in education, psychology, speech and language therapy, social work or counselling
• Ongoing support from your dedicated local consultant

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to our CPD Academy, including SEND, safeguarding and wellbeing training
• Opportunities across a wide network of schools in the local area
• Long-term and permanent roles available
• Dedicated consultants who understand your experience and career ambitions
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• £250 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, approachable and confident individuals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A creative and adaptable mindset
• Reliability and professionalism
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Resilience, patience and a positive attitude
• Individuals who can build meaningful relationships and inspire confidence

What We Need to Clear You

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill or council tax statement)
• CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last 2 years (including childcare references where applicable)
• Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years

Apply Today

If you're ready to put your creativity, energy and people skills to work in a rewarding school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate opportunities across Bath, Keynsham, Radstock and Midsomer Norton and discover how your creative talents can help shape the lives of young learners.