Team Teach SEND TA – Calm, Supportive for Complex Needs

TeacherActive Limited.; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral scheme

PAYE paid

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting for Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex needs across Bristol and South Gloucestershire from September 2026. You will work with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide targeted support and to promote positive behaviour.

Role requires Team Teach or recognised de-escalation training and a calm, resilient approach. DBS checks and ongoing CPD are part of the role, with potential for long-term opportunities in specialist SEND

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team Teach training

De-escalation training

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting for Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex needs across Bristol and South Gloucestershire from September 2026. You will work with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide targeted support and to promote positive behaviour.

Role requires Team Teach or recognised de-escalation training and a calm, resilient approach. DBS checks and ongoing CPD are part of the role, with potential for long-term opportunities in specialist SEND