Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Bristol; Cerney Wick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a diverse SEN school. This full-time role involves assisting with communication, sensory regulation, and daily routines for students aged from primary to post-16. The successful candidate will demonstrate resilience and adaptability while building strong, trusting relationships with pupils. Long-term progression opportunities available. Access to a car is helpful due to the school's location.

Benefits

High-quality training

Supportive staff team

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to support communication and sensory needs.
• Interest in long-term education roles.
• Experience or willingness to work with diverse SEN needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and assist in classroom activities.
• Help pupils with independence and daily routines.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to support learning.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strong interpersonal relationships

Resilience

Adaptability to different situations

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Diverse SEN School

Full‑time, long‑term role supporting pupils from primary age through to post‑16 in the BS30 area. The school embraces a wide range of additional and complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties, communication and sensory challenges.

Key Qualities

• Calm, open‑minded and able to adjust quickly to different situations
• Resilient, able to support pupils with high and varied levels of need
• Understanding of, or keen to learn how to support communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils who rely on consistency
• Works positively with teachers, therapists and wider school staff
• Can stay upbeat, even when faced with challenging behaviour
• Breaks down tasks, adapts learning and provides personalised support
• Solid understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Wants a long‑term position where they can see progress over time

About the Role

Full‑time, long‑term position within a diverse SEN school. Support pupils across a wide age range, from primary through post‑16. Combination of 1:1 support, small‑group work and general classroom assistance. Helping pupils with communication, sensory regulation, independence and daily routines.

This role begins on a zero‑hour contract, with a strong chance of becoming permanent for the right Teaching Assistant.

Why This School?

• Exceptionally supportive and welcoming staff team
• Access to high‑quality training and on‑site guidance
• A unique chance to work with a broad range of SEN needs and age groups
• Long‑term stability with real progression opportunities
• A rewarding role where your patience, effort and resilience genuinely matter

Access to a car is helpful due to the school's location. If you are ready to join a forward‑thinking SEN school in BS30 and make a meaningful impact every day, we would love to hear from you.