Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Great Bentley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants for a primary school in Bristol to support children with SEMH and complex needs from September 2026. The role involves working 1:1 and in small groups to help pupils access the curriculum and reach learning targets.

You will support social, emotional, and behavioural development, promoting confidence and independence, and collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO on personalised plans.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
• References covering the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving their individual learning targets.
• Support the social, emotional, and behavioural development of children, promoting confidence and independence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning and support plans.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Behaviour management

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? Do you have experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to join a primary school in Bristol supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) from September 2026.

This is a rewarding but demanding role iin a specialist setting within a school. The successful candidate will work closely with students who have complex special educational needs, requiring patience, flexibility, and strong behaviour-management skills.

About the Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving their individual learning targets.
• Support the social, emotional, and behavioural development of children, promoting confidence and independence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning and support plans.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience working in primary school
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one
• References covering the last 24 months

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