Got creativity, patience, and a knack for thinking outside the box?

Some pupils don't learn best sitting quietly at a desk. They learn through movement, creativity, connection, and trust.

We're looking for a Creative Teaching Assistant to support children and young people in specialist SEMH and SEND schools across Bristol. Whether your background is in education, youth work, sports coaching, drama, music, care, or mentoring, your skills could make a real difference in the classroom.

If you're someone who can turn a challenging day into a positive one, build strong relationships, and bring energy to every interaction, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Using creative approaches such as art, music, sport, drama, and hands-on learning to engage pupils

Building positive relationships and becoming a trusted adult for young people who need consistency and encouragement

Supporting learning both in and out of the classroom

Helping pupils develop confidence, emotional regulation, communication skills, and independence

Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to create a safe and nurturing environment

We'd love to hear from you if you:

✔ Have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults

✔ Have a background in sports coaching, performing arts, youth work, mentoring, care, or education

✔ Are calm, resilient, and adaptable

✔ Can build rapport quickly and genuinely care about helping young people succeed

✔ Believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive

Why work in SEMH and SEND education?

Every day looks different. Every small breakthrough matters. You'll have the chance to help pupils overcome barriers, discover their strengths, and achieve things they never thought possible.

It's challenging at times, but it's also one of the most rewarding roles you'll ever do.

Why work through Protocol Education?

Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies

FREE access to our online CPD Academy

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions

Streamlined registration process

Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Thrive Training

Not Thrive trained yet?

Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training, giving you valuable skills to support children's emotional wellbeing and development. It's a fantastic addition to your CV and highly valued by schools across the UK.

If you're ready to bring creativity, compassion, and positive energy into the classroom, apply today. Your next rewarding role could be just around the corner.

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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