SEND Teaching Assistant

Five Education; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs at a specialist provision school. The role involves both 1:1 and small group support, working closely with teachers to achieve individual learning plans. Applicants should be patient, resilient, and have experience with SEND. Full-time availability is preferred, with part-time considered. Training and DBS are provided, reflecting the commitment to staff support and child welfare.

Benefits

Free specialised training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Mentoring support

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Is patient, resilient, and nurturing in their approach.
• Is confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils with learning, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to support EHCP targets.

Skills

Experience working with pupils with SEND

Patience

Resilience

Nurturing approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist provision school, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. This role is ideal for someone who is confident supporting pupils with SEND and is passionate about helping children access education in a supportive and structured environment. Full-time availability is preferred, however part-time applicants will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Supporting pupils with learning, communication, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to support EHCP targets and individual learning plans
• Helping to create a structured, safe, and engaging learning environment

Qualifications and Experience

• Has previous experience working with pupils with SEND
• Is patient, resilient, and nurturing in their approach
• Is confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child welfare
• A background working in a specialist SEND or alternative provision setting is highly desirable

Essential requirements

• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years)
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for 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.

What Five Education can offer

• 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 Joseph 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 Joseph on (phone number removed) / (url removed)