SEND Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support in Specialist School

TeacherActive Limited.; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme (£100)

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in South Bristol. The role is long-term from October 2026, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will provide 1:1 support for students with SEMH and ADHD, using creative and engaging approaches to promote learning and positive behaviour. You should have experience with challenging behaviour, strong communication, and a resilient, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Ideally experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour or similar additional needs.
• Ideally experience working within SEND schools, PRUs, Alternative Provision or youth work.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH or ADHD on a 1:1 basis is desirable, though transferable experience will be considered.
• Creative, patient and resilient approach with excellent communication skills.
• DBS and safeguarding compliance are required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with SEMH and ADHD.
• Use creative and engaging approaches to promote learning.
• Manage challenging behaviour positively and constructively.
• Encourage independence throughout the school day.

Skills

Experience with SEMH/ADHD

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Creativity

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one

Job description

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in South Bristol. The role is long-term from October 2026, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will provide 1:1 support for students with SEMH and ADHD, using creative and engaging approaches to promote learning and positive behaviour. You should have experience with challenging behaviour, strong communication, and a resilient, patient approach.