SEND Teaching Assistant

Five Education; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education in Kingswood is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to support students with special needs across various schools. The role involves both 1:1 and small group support, ensuring students' safety and well-being. While prior experience is a plus, the agency provides free specialized training. Candidates should have the right to work in the UK and be able to commit to a Monday-Friday schedule during term time. Competitive pay and specific perks are offered.

Benefits

Free specialized training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days of work)

Bonus scheme for recommending friends

Specialist support while working

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship or skilled worker visa offered.
• Minimum two recent references covering the last two years.
• Up-to-date DBS/police check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in groups to make the curriculum accessible.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students, including during breaks.
• Help students develop social and self-regulation skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to meet individual student needs.
• Work Monday-Friday during term time, 8:30-15:30.

Skills

Compassionate

Adaptable

Confident in managing behavior

Job description

Overview

Five Education is currently recruiting teaching assistants to work across a range of schools in and around East Bristol. These positions involve supporting students with a variety of additional needs such as ASC, Down syndrome, ADHD and SEMH difficulties. We work with both mainstream and specialist schools, with opportunities to support pupils from early years through to secondary school. Some roles will see you working 1:1 with a specific student, while others will involve offering more general classroom support. In all cases, you'll be providing tailored assistance to help young people develop socially, emotionally and academically. While prior experience is welcome, it's not essential. We're looking for people who are compassionate, adaptable, and confident when it comes to managing behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students both 1:1 and in small groups by making the curriculum accessible and fun
• Always ensuring the safety and well-being of students including at break and lunch times
• Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo and other staff members to address the individual needs of students
• Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30
• Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa
• Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years
• Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain 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.

Benefits / What Five Education offers

• 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

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

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. Contact Kate on (phone number removed) / (url removed)