SEN Teaching Assistant *Calling all Psychology Graduates*

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading Primary School in Bristol is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for Psychology Graduates eager to support children with Autism and Learning Disabilities. The position offers full-time hours with mentoring opportunities from on-site therapists. Ideal candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm and adaptability in a classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children and/or adults is desirable.
• Psychology, Criminology graduates are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex Autism and Learning Disabilities.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists on-site.
• Provide consistent, ongoing support to SEN children.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Degree

Level 3 qualifications

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17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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SEN Teaching Assistant – Bristol Mainstream Primary School **Calling all Psychology Graduates**

Autism Specialism & Complex Needs

ASAP Start – Primary & Secondary School – Long-term position

Are you interested in supporting children with Special Needs?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Learning Disabilities?

An outstanding Primary School in Bristol are looking for a Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with complex Autism and Learning Disabilities. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc). The role is full-time and long-term, with interviews commencing ASAP.

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The Primary School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring teachers, educational/occupational/clinical psychologists or therapists.

* SEN Teaching Assistant
* Autism Specialism
* ASAP Start
* Bristol
* £90 - £100 per day
* Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm
* Ideal for Psychology Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although Autism is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.