SEN Teeaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Bristol is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEND across primary schools. This role suits graduates or those with SEN experience seeking hands-on experience in education, psychology, or child development.

You’ll work with pupils with needs such as ASC, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, and MLD, applying tailored strategies and building confidence. The role involves supporting teachers with lesson prep and managing behaviour.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN/SEND is beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support or small group interventions for students with SEN
• Assisting in delivering tailored learning activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting students with literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Helping manage behaviour and engagement in a positive, proactive way
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to boost confidence and independence
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

SEN Teeaching Assistant (VR/1034445) Bristol, England

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a number of SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across primary schools in Bristol. This role is perfect for a motivated graduate or someone with SEN experience looking to kick-start their career in education, psychology, or child development.

You’ll work with SEN students who may have needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social or communication challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils who benefit from additional structure, patience, and tailored learning strategies.

You’ll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop key behaviour management skills, and build confidence working with students with additional needs-all the while making a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support or small group interventions for students with SEN
• Assisting in delivering tailored learning activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting students with literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Helping manage behaviour and engagement in a positive, proactive way
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to boost confidence and independence
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

About you

We are seeking enthusiastic graduates with a passion for education and SEN:

• Strong interest in working with children with SEN / SEND
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience with children (voluntary, coaching, tutoring, care work) is advantageous
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Eligibility & Requirements

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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