SEN Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash back health care

Bike-to-work scheme

Blue light discount card

Pension scheme

Job summary

Claremont School in North Bristol is seeking Teaching Assistants to join our staff team. The role fits a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, term time only, with a starting salary of around £23,062.

You will be part of a supportive, multi-professional team dedicated to helping students aged 2–19 with diverse needs become as independent as possible. The post offers CPD opportunities and is subject to DBS checks and health clearance. Closing date 16/11/2026; interview 23/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students in all areas to promote independence.
• Work within a multi-professional team to safeguard and promote welfare.
• Contribute to professional development opportunities linked to appraisal and CDP.

Skills

Student engagement

Sense of humour

Job description

Monday – Friday 8.30 am - 3.30 pm Term Time only

Starting Salary: Approx £23,062 We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our staff team at Claremont School. Claremont School operates within a supportive, multi-professional team approach, with the student at the centre of everything we do. You will have a good sense of humour and plenty of energy to engage students.

You will be committed to supporting students in all areas, to be as independent as possible.

Claremont School is located in North Bristol. Staff at Claremont School have the honour of working with the most amazing students with physical disabilities and a range of additional and/or associated learning needs, sensory impairment, and health needs, aged 2 to 19 years.

You will have excellent professional development opportunities linked to Appraisal and CDP. Benefits include cash back health care, a bike-to-work scheme, access to blue light discount card, and a Bristol City Council pension. Closing Date –16/11/2026

Interview – 23/11/2026 This post will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance, and a health assessment. Safeguarding Statement:

Claremont School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check

At Claremont School we value having a workforce as diverse as the city and the surrounding areas we work with. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

An on-line search will be completed as part of the shortlisting process. There will be an opportunity to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at the interview

BG8 Salary Range £29,064 to £31,022 FTE per annum