Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

CPD access

PAYE pay

24/7 consultants

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Team Teach SEND teaching assistants for specialist schools in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Roles are full-time on long-term placements with potential permanent opportunities.

You will support pupils one-to-one and in small groups, using Team Teach strategies to foster calmness, engagement and learning success. Starting September 2026, the role offers market-leading pay, access to CPD, and a referral scheme.

Qualifications

• Team Teach training or willingness to refresh qualification.
• At least six months' experience supporting children or young people with Autism, complex SEND, or behaviours that challenge.
• Experience in SEND schools, specialist provisions, alternative provisions, care, or therapeutic settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Use Team Teach strategies to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Skills

Team Teach training

Autism experience

SEND support

Behaviour management

Therapy support

Job description

South West/ temporary / £14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Location: Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Start date: September 2026
Salary: £445 per week

Do you have Team Teach training and a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Are you a calm, resilient and caring teaching assistant who enjoys helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding role in a specialist school where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive impact?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of specialist SEND schools across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to recruit dedicated Team Teach SEND teaching assistants. These welcoming schools support children and young people with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), sensory processing needs, and behaviours that challenge. They provide nurturing, inclusive environments where personalised learning and therapeutic support help every pupil to succeed.

The schools are looking to appoint full-time Team Teach SEND teaching assistants from September on long-term placements, with opportunities to secure permanent positions for the right candidates.

As a Team Teach SEND teaching assistant, you will work alongside teachers and therapists to support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Using Team Teach strategies, you will help promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning, while encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The successful Team Teach SEND teaching assistant will have:

Team Teach training, previous experience using Team Teach strategies, or a willingness to refresh their qualification

At least six months' experience supporting children or young people with Autism, complex SEND, or behaviours that challenge

Experience working within SEND schools, specialist provisions, alternative provisions, care, or therapeutic settings

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

A calm, patient and resilient approach with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs

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

In return, you can expect:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout the onboarding process

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

Market-leading rates of pay

The TeacherActive Referral Scheme, where you can receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply)

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 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.