SEN Teaching Assistant

Affinity Partnerships; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Teach training

Trauma Informed Training

Staff wellbeing

Referral scheme 200

GP service 24/7

Discounts and rewards

Job summary

Affinity Partnerships works with dynamic and inclusive special schools to support children and young people with a wide range of education needs and disabilities. This is a great entry path for those pursuing teaching, psychology, or therapy, offering 1:1 or 2:1 support and opportunities to develop in a nurturing setting.

The role emphasizes strong behaviour management, inclusion, and collaboration with parents, students and professionals, across multiple school sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or with individuals with disabilities is desirable.
• Able to provide 1:1 or 2:1 support tailored to individual needs.
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and enthusiastic attitude.
• Committed to inclusion and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to students with SEN.
• Support learning and development in line with individual needs.
• Demonstrate effective behaviour management and communication with students, staff and parents.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to support student wellbeing.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

1:1 & 2:1 support

Inclusion & accessibility

Proactive & adaptable

Commitment to learning

Disability experience

Education

Recent psychology graduates

Job description

Affinity Partnerships has partnered with dynamic and inclusive special schools committed to providing a caring and stimulating environment for children and young people with a wide range of education needs and disabilities. We are passionate about the development of young children and providing top-notch teaching staff in the education sector.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals considering a career in teaching, recent psychology graduates, or those with experience in youth work, coaching, or mentoring.

About the schools:

As values-led schools, they seek to establish a successful, dynamic learning environment for students with SEND and aspires to high standards of respect, honesty, openness, and cooperation with parents, students, and other professionals in order to achieve excellent results.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience in a similar role or with individuals with disabilities (desirable)
• Is confident working with challenging behaviour
• Can provide 1:1 or 2:1 support tailored to individual needs
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Is proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic
• Is committed to inclusion and continuous learning

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent training and development opportunities - including Team Teach and Trauma Informed Training
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Clear guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunities to work across multiple school sites
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to exclusive retail discounts and rewards
• 200 referral scheme
• 24/7 GP service
• Reward scheme offering vouchers and highstreets discounts

If you're passionate about supporting children with SEN and want to explore a career in education, psychology, or therapy, we'd love to hear from you.

Affinity Partnerships 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 a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children daily and is therefore in regulated activity.

Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.