SEN Teaching assistant- Bristol

Teaching Personnel; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday & sick pay

GP access 24/7 health plan

Wellbeing support

Refer-a-friend bonus

Free safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in South Gloucestershire, Bristol to support students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers. You will work in a small-class environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful impact.

The role offers ongoing training, a competitive salary, and benefits as part of a specialist independent day school team committed to safeguarding and inclusive

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English at grade 4/C or above.
• TA qualification Level 2/3 or working towards it.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection awareness.
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASD is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities.
• Support communication, social, and independence skills.
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment.
• Support behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Behaviour management

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C+)

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Safeguarding awareness

Experience with SEMH/ASD

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: South Gloucestershire, Bristol

Sector: SEN Support

Job Type: Full Time

Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant in South Gloucestershire, Bristol to join a specialist independent day school supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.

You’ll work in a supportive, small-class environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom
• Assist with differentiated learning activities
• Support communication, social, and independence skills
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment
• Support behaviour management strategies

Skills & Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASD

Why Join Us?

• Ongoing training & career development
• Competitive salary, pension, enhanced leave & sick pay
• 24/7 GP access & health cash plan
• Wellbeing support, discounts & financial perks
• £1,(Apply online only) refer-a-friend bonus
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.