SEN Teaching assistant (Experienced)

Five Education; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Friend bonus

Mentoring and training

Job summary

Five Education is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a well-resourced special school in Weston-super-Mare. You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND and help them access education in a structured environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, resilient, and nurturing, with experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. You may assist with personal care tasks and work closely with teachers and the SENCO to support EHCP targets.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND in an education setting.
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Supporting pupils with learning, communication, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to support EHCP targets and individual learning plans
• Helping to create a structured, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Supporting pupils with personal care needs, which may include assistance with toileting, hygiene, dressing, and other day-to-day care where required

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

SEND experience

Patience

Communication

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a well-resourced special school in Weston-super-Mare. This role is ideal for someone who is confident supporting pupils with SEND and is passionate about helping children access education in a supportive and structured environment. Full-time availability is preferred, however part-time applicants will also be considered.

The role includes:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Supporting pupils with learning, communication, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to support EHCP targets and individual learning plans
• Helping to create a structured, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Supporting pupils with personal care needs, which may include assistance with toileting, hygiene, dressing, and other day-to-day care where required

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with pupils with SEND
• Is patient, resilient, and nurturing in their approach
• Is confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Is comfortable providing personal care support, including toileting and personal hygiene, where required
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child welfare

A background working in a specialist SEND or alternative provision setting is highly desirable.

Essential requirements:

• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*
• *Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.