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SEN Teaching Assistant in Bristol)

Academics

Bristol

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Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established player in the education sector is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Bristol. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support children with Special Educational Needs, including those with complex medical conditions and behavioural challenges. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, resilience, and a proactive approach to the classroom, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and have relevant experience, this full-time position offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will be valued.

Qualifications

  • Relevant experience or qualifications in SEN is ideal.
  • Candidates should have qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology.

Responsibilities

  • Support children with complex needs in the classroom.
  • Provide emotional and mental health support to students.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs
Resilience
Adaptability
Initiative
Confidence with challenging behaviour

Education

Psychology
Counselling
Criminology

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Bristol

Sector: Education and Training

Specialization: Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs

Are you interested in supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Would you like to build your experience working in the Education and Training sector with children with Complex Needs and work alongside SEN teachers?

We have several schools across Bristol looking for a bright and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant who is available to start ASAP!

Our schools need support for children with co-occurring needs including behaviour and mental health issues, autistic spectrum condition, severe physical disabilities, and highly complex medical conditions.

Due to the complex needs of the students, ideally, you will have relevant, recent experience or qualifications. We will consider candidates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, but other subjects will also be considered.

We are looking for a Bristol-based SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion, and experience to the classroom. Candidates should be proactive, adaptable, and able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is essential!

  1. SEN Teaching Assistant
  2. Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
  3. ASAP Start
  4. Education and Training - Bristol
  5. £83.33 - £96.15 per day
  6. Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply directly to this advert, and a member of the Academics Bristol team will be in touch ASAP!

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