Team Teach LSA

TeacherActive Limited.; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistants for specialist SEND schools across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, starting September 2026. You will support pupils with complex needs, employing Team Teach or de-escalation techniques to promote emotional regulation and engagement.

This full-time, long-term role offers dedicated consultant support, PAYE payroll, CPD access, and potential for progression within specialist SEND settings.

Qualifications

• Team Teach training or recognised de-escalation/positive handling training.
• At least 6 months' experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience in specialist SEND settings or similar environments.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Use Team Teach or de-escalation techniques to manage dysregulation safely and positively.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence, communication and life skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to plan support.

Skills

Team Teach

De-escalation

Positive behaviour

Communication skills

Patience

SEND experience

Job description

South West/ temporary / £14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Location: Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £445 per week
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Do you have Team Teach or recognised de-escalation training and experience supporting children and young people with SEND?

Are you a calm, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant who can support pupils with complex additional needs and behaviours that challenge?

Are you confident using positive behaviour strategies and looking for a rewarding role within a specialist SEND setting?

TeacherActive is working with a number of specialist SEND schools across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, who are looking to recruit experienced Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistants from September 2026.

These schools support children and young people with a range of complex SEND, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), sensory processing needs and behaviours that challenge.

The schools provide nurturing and supportive environments, with a strong focus on personalised learning, communication, emotional regulation and independence.

The Role

As a Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide individual and small-group support to pupils with complex needs.

You will use your Team Teach or de-escalation training to help pupils manage challenging situations safely and positively, while promoting emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour.

You will need to remain calm and consistent during periods of dysregulation, build strong relationships with pupils and understand that behaviour can be a form of communication.

You will support pupils to overcome barriers to learning while encouraging their confidence, independence, communication and life skills.

The Successful Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant Will Have:

Team Teach training or recognised de-escalation/positive handling training.

Recent experience using Team Teach, de-escalation or positive behaviour strategies is highly desirable.

At least 6 months' experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Autism, complex needs or behaviours that challenge.

Experience working within a specialist SEND school, alternative provision, care or therapeutic setting.

An understanding of supporting children with complex additional needs.

The ability to remain calm, patient and resilient when supporting pupils who may become dysregulated or display challenging behaviour.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

A consistent and nurturing approach to behaviour management.

The ability to work effectively alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals.

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 throughout the onboarding process.

Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression platform.

Market-leading rates of pay.

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply.

Valuable experience within specialist SEND settings.

Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities for the right candidates.

All TeacherActive staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct tax and National Insurance contributions are made, with no hidden administration charges.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.