SEN Teaching Assistant (Bank) – Bristol, Flexible Hours

Randstad Education; Clevedon; On-site; Full time

Job description

Unlock Your Potential: Become a Teaching Assistant at a Bristol SEN/SEMH School with Randstad!

Are you seeking a rewarding and flexible role supporting young people with diverse educational needs? Randstad is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Bank Staff Teaching Assistants in a specialised school supporting Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, right here in Bristol!

The Role: Making a Difference, Every Day

As a Bank Staff Teaching Assistant, you'll be an essential part of the school community, providing crucial support where it's needed most for students with various SEN requirements. This is a flexible, 'bank staff' position, perfect for those looking for varied work schedules within term time.

Location: Bristol, UK
Pay Rate: £90 per day
Working Hours: 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM (Typical school day hours)
Contract Type: Bank Staff (Flexible/Ad-hoc)

Your Impact: Key Responsibilities and Activities

You won't just be an extra pair of hands; you'll be a mentor, a motivator, and a pillar of support for students with diverse SEN needs, including those with SEMH challenges.

Core Responsibilities:

• Supporting Teachers: Assisting the classroom teacher to ensure lessons run smoothly and are inclusive for all learners.
• Facilitating Learning: Helping students with varied needs access and engage with a differentiated curriculum.
• Cultivating Positivity: Actively contributing to a safe, welcoming, and productive school environment.

Specific Activities Include:

• Targeted Support: Providing one-on-one or small group support to help students with their learning objectives, managing tasks, and overcoming academic or social-emotional challenges.
• Differentiated Assistance: Working with students across the SEN spectrum, adapting support methods to individual EHC plans.
• Classroom Management: Assisting in maintaining a focused and calm atmosphere, supporting behavioural and learning strategies set by the teacher.
• Student Well-being: Being a trusted point of contact, assisting with the pastoral care and overall well-being of the students, especially those facing SEMH difficulties.

What You'll Bring: Skills and Experience We Value

If you have a genuine passion for education and a drive to support young people with SEN, particularly those who face SEMH challenges, we want to hear from you!

Essential Qualities (The 'Must-Haves'):

• Patience: The ability to remain calm and understanding in challenging situations, recognising that learning and progress can take time.
• Strong Communication Skills: Clear, empathetic, and effective interaction with students (including non-verbal communication), staff, and parents.
• Empathy: A deep understanding and sensitivity toward the unique learning styles and needs of students with SEN/SEMH.
• Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a dedicated school team, including working with therapists and specialists.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children, particularly those with SEN/SEMH, or in any educational setting (formal or informal).

Ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of young learners with SEN? Join Randstad and start your journey as a Teaching Assistant in Bristol!