Special Needs Teaching Assistant — Make a Real Difference

Briarwood School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Briarwood School in Bristol is seeking caring and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our OFSTED Outstanding Special School in a period of rapid development. You will work with pupils aged 3 to 19 with complex SEND needs, supporting learning and behaviours in a collaborative team.

Roles are permanent, 30 hours or 32.5 hours per week, term time only with annual leave; you will benefit from extensive training, career development opportunities and wellbeing days on probation and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in working with children within a special needs setting is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS clearance will be carried out by the school if you are successful.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups to achieve defined progression targets.
• Assist pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Support pupils in lessons and during structured activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families.

Job description

Briarwood School in Bristol is seeking caring and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our OFSTED Outstanding Special School in a period of rapid development. You will work with pupils aged 3 to 19 with complex SEND needs, supporting learning and behaviours in a collaborative team.

Roles are permanent, 30 hours or 32.5 hours per week, term time only with annual leave; you will benefit from extensive training, career development opportunities and wellbeing days on probation and beyond.