SEN Teaching Assistant

Two Bridges Academy; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

New Siblands School in Bristol is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with pupils who have profound and multiple learning disabilities. You will support the class teacher, help implement the holistic curriculum, and assist with communication and social skills to foster an engaging learning environment.

The role involves fixed-term contracts until 31 August 2027, with 32.5 hours per week (or 19.5 hours for the part-time option).

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and classroom support team in delivering the holistic curriculum.
• Aid pupils in improving communication and social skills and accessing therapeutic support.
• Build positive relationships with families to share progress and learning steps.

Job description

# SEN Teaching AssistantEmployer: New SiblandsLocation: Bristol, BristolContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full Time, Part TimeContract Length: Fixed term to 31st August 2027Salary: £32,597 - £35,412 full time equivalentPosted: 14th September 2026Expires: 24th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573841* Share :* Print**Teaching Assistant - New Siblands School**32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2027. (£24,627 - £26,754 per annum)19.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday, Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2027. (£14,776 - £16,052 per annum)£32,597 - £35,412 full time equivalent (pay award pending). Plus generous sick pay and pension scheme.**About Us:**New Siblands is a joyful and exceptional special school with a strong, caring and committed team. We cater for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Learning is holistic, creative and engaging, designed to bring out the best in every pupil and support them to be as independent as they can possibly be, by exploring concepts and developing skills in a range of contexts. Our pupils tell us that they enjoy coming to school and love learning here.**Role overview:**As a Teaching Assistant, you will have a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. Working alongside the class teacher and the classroom support team, you will help implement our holistic curriculum, which is designed to support students in achieving their planned goals, improving communication and social skills, accessing therapeutic support, and overcoming barriers to learning.You will be an key member of the class support team, providing both direction and support, while maintaining high standards of teaching and fostering an engaging learning environment.You will be able to develop relationships with families and to share with them the steps of their child’s educational journey.**Why join us?**We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.**Interviews are due to take place on Wednesday 30th September****Application process:**Applications are made via Eteach. The supporting statement section of the application must explain how you meet each requirement of the Person Specification using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience from employment, education, or during career breaks. The supporting statement must be not more than 1000 words.### AttachmentsNSS Teaching Assistant Candidate PackSafeguarding and Child Protection Policy Oct25 (3)### Safeguarding Statement:Enable Trust 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. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and young people. We will carry out online searches on all short-listed applicants, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part 3, Safer Recruitment. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for short-listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding. All successful applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and young people.Equality information:We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.