Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated education consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting on behalf of mainstream secondary schools across Central and South Bristol for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants starting ASAP.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting students with SEND, including autism, ADHD and SLCN, helping them access the curriculum with patient, nurturing support.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, coordinate with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and families to build confidence, independence and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEND
• Understanding of Autism, ADHD and other learning needs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional needs
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student requirements
• Support students within mainstream lessons and specialist SEND provisions
• Use tailored strategies to help students access the curriculum
• Promote independence, confidence and positive engagement
• Support communication, emotional regulation and organisation skills
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists and families
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Skills

SEND experience

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Adapt learning activities

Education

Graduates in Psychology, Education or Health & Social Care

Job description

Central & South Bristol
Full-Time | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: ASAP

I am recruiting on behalf of a number of mainstream secondary schools across Central and South Bristol for experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and sensory processing differences.

This role is ideal for someone who has a strong understanding of SEND and thrives on helping students build confidence, independence and success within education.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both academically and socially throughout the school day.

You will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional needs
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student requirements
• Support students within mainstream lessons and specialist SEND provisions
• Use tailored strategies to help students access the curriculum
• Promote independence, confidence and positive engagement
• Support communication, emotional regulation and organisation skills
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists and families
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment

You may support students with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory processing needs
• Physical disabilities or medical needs
• EHCPs and additional learning needs

This role is focused on supporting students with SEND needs rather than behaviour-led or SEMH-focused interventions.

We would particularly like to hear from:

• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Specialist SEND Support Workers
• Autism Practitioners
• Graduates in Psychology, Education or Health & Social Care
• Individuals with experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Support workers from SEND schools, colleges or community settings

• Experience supporting students with SEND
• Understanding of Autism, ADHD and additional learning needs
• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong relationship-building abilities
• Confidence supporting differentiated learning
• A genuine passion for inclusive education
• Reliability, consistency and commitment

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Understanding of inclusive education practices
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider support team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

• Work in supportive and inclusive secondary school environments
• Make a genuine difference to students with additional needs
• Gain valuable experience working alongside SEN professionals
• Access ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant

If you have experience supporting students with SEND and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.