SEN Teaching Assistant

Affinity Workforce; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Bristol is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support students with special needs. The candidate will work closely with teachers to enhance students' academic and social skills across Primary and Secondary levels. A sound understanding of education and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers competitive daily wages and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily wage

Dedicated consultant support

CV and job application assistance

Referral bonuses

Free safeguarding training

Training workshops for professional development

Option for PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of Primary/Secondary Education.
• Confident in supporting the KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 curriculum.
• Experience of supporting children in all aspects of the curriculum.
• A team player who can also use initiative and maintain a good sense of humour.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Positive approach and flexibility to the demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and wellbeing, working closely with Teachers and SNECO.
• Work with and support students across the Primary and Secondary curriculum (KS1–KS4).
• Assist with learning activities 1:1 and in small groups across additional needs.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join the future development of a Special Needs Primary school and secondary school working with Affinity Workforce based in BS16.

Affinity Workforce Solutions are seeking to appoint a keen and committed Teaching assistant/learning support assistant to support our students, including individuals and groups, both academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and wellbeing, working closely with Teachers and SNECO to help children reach their full potential.
• Work with and support students across the Primary and Secondary curriculum (KS1–KS4).
• Assist with learning activities, both in small groups and 1:1, across a range of additional needs including Autism and Speech and Language difficulties.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Sound understanding of Primary/Secondary Education.
• Confident in supporting the KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 curriculum.
• Experience of supporting children in all aspects of the curriculum.
• A team player who can also use initiative and maintain a good sense of humour.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Positive approach and flexibility to the demands of the job.

Benefits

• Competitive daily wage, based on experience.
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with questions and concerns.
• Support in writing CVs and job applications.
• Referral bonuses: £200 for successful referrals of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants.
• Free, up-to-date safeguarding training.
• Training workshops and CPD courses for professional development.
• Option to work under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme.

Safeguarding and eligibility

Affinity Workforce are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and further checks against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Additional information

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Workforce operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. If you have not had a notification from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time, though we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.