SEN Teaching Assistant (32.5 hours)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant school in Bristol seeks a dynamic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils individually. The role involves fostering excellent relationships and contributing to a positive learning environment. Applicants with experience in special educational needs are encouraged to apply, with training provided for those less experienced.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and Wellbeing service

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is welcome.
• Previous 1:1 experience could be advantageous, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Work Monday to Friday, Term Time only.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Relationship building

Education

Experience with special educational needs

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SEN Teaching Assistant (32.5 hours), Bristol

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Client:

Westbury-on-Trym CofE Primary School

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant (G6) 32.5hrs

We are looking to appoint an excellent, dynamic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our talented and enthusiastic team supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis. This role is for 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday), Term Time only (plus 5 INSET days), on a Fixed-Term Contract until 31 August 2026 (subject to funding).

Applications from experienced Teaching Assistants with experience working with children with special educational needs are welcome. Previous experience of working on a 1:1 basis could be advantageous, but training will be provided.

We are a school family at Westbury where each member is proud to contribute. Our vibrant school, set in large grounds, values, nurtures, and respects every individual to help them flourish. Following our positive Ofsted inspection in April 2025, where we were judged ‘good’, we continue our journey to improve.

We offer:

• a happy, welcoming school family with a strong, positive, and caring Christian ethos;
• enthusiastic children fully engaged in learning;
• a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement;
• a Cycle to Work Scheme;
• a Health and Wellbeing service offering counselling, physiotherapy, and other services.

We seek someone who:

• is passionate about teaching and enabling all children to succeed;
• can foster excellent relationships with children, parents, and staff.

‘Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire.’ (Yeats)

If you are eager to help ignite that fire for our children’s best start, we look forward to hearing from you!

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Applications must be submitted by 11am on Monday, 9 June 2025.*

*Note: The posting may close earlier if enough applications are received. Submit your application early.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must pass a satisfactory reference check, DBS, ‘Childcare Disqualification Regulations’ check, and an occupational health assessment.

Please submit an application form or send a printed/delivered copy to:

Westbury on Trym Church of England Academy

Westbury-on-Trym

Bristol

BS9 3HZ

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo checks including references, DBS, and health assessments. Short-listed candidates will be asked to declare any criminal record and will be subject to online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment practices. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity with children. We welcome applications from diverse groups including ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion.