SEN Teaching Partner

Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Bristol is seeking a SEND Teaching Partner to join their inclusive team. This role involves class-based support for pupils on the SEND register, requiring proactive engagement and collaboration with the class teacher. The successful candidate will deliver intervention programmes, understand emotional regulation, and form positive relationships with students. A good standard of education, including GCSEs, and NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience is preferred. This position offers part-time hours and a nurturing work environment.

Benefits

Access to high quality, continued professional learning

Supportive and inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children including those with additional needs.
• Understanding of children's behaviour as communication.
• Dedication to continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of tailored provision for pupils on the SEND register.
• Work closely with class teacher and Inclusion Leader.
• Deliver tailored programmes of intervention.

Skills

Emotional regulation

Attachment and trauma

Social communication, interaction and play

Sensory needs

Education

3 or more GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

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We are looking for a SEND Teaching Partner to join our nurturing and inclusive team.

This post will be class based with responsibility for the delivery of targeted provision for pupils on the SEND register. However, there will also be an element of whole class and group support to enable all pupils to learn effectively. The successful candidate will need to be proactive in championing the needs of the child, working effectively with the class teacher to take a lead role in the delivery of tailored learning.

The role will also involve delivering tailored programmes of intervention and support. The role requires someone with a good understanding of emotional regulation, trauma and attachment and is able to form positive, trusting relationships with pupils whilst maintaining clear expectations and boundaries.

The successful candidate will also be required to work closely with the class teacher, Inclusion Leader and external agencies in order to continually review and monitor provision and progress.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate team member who is passionate about nurturing pupils to learn effectively, and make good progress so that they can grow and flourish as successful young people. Dedication, energy, humour as well as a commitment to continual professional development are key requirements of the role!

Previous experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs is desirable. We are looking for candidates who have particular skills in one or more of the following areas:

Emotional regulation

• Attachment and trauma
• Social communication, interaction and play
• Sensory needs

Social, Emotional and Mental Health

The successful candidate will require a good standard of education, normally evidenced by 3 or more GCSEs (including Mathematics and English) at Grade C or above or other equivalents.

The successful candidate should possess NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants / other relevant qualification or minimum 3 years relevant experience of working with children in an educational context.

Appropriate training and access to relevant CPD will be provided for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children including those with additional needs
• Be an advocate for children with additional needs and determined to help them be successful
• Seek to work from a place of understanding how children’s behaviour is a form of communication and believe in the power of a nurturing approach to supporting need
• Display a positive attitude towards their work and be friendly and approachable to all members of our school community
• Be a role model for learning

In return, we can offer:

• A school built upon the vision of Nurture-Grow-Flourish which puts relationships and care at the centre of all we do
• An inclusive, forward-thinking learning community
• A dedicated team with a wide range of experience
• Access to high quality, continued professional learning

Hours : 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:35-13:05

Salary : £14,030 - £15,051

Interview date : Thursday 15th of January 2026

We warmly encourage visits to our school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Safeguarding Statement

Christ Church CE Primary School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process, which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Some roles may need to comply with the ‘Childcare Act 2006’ and the ‘Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009’ where additional disclosure of information will be required.