Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses via My-Progression

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Team Teach SEND teaching assistants for Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The role is full-time on long-term placements from September, with potential for permanent positions for the right candidates.

You will support pupils with Autism/SEND and work with teachers and therapists to promote positive behaviour and learning. Competitive PAYE rates apply.

Qualifications

• Team Teach training completed or willingness to refresh qualification.
• At least six months' experience supporting children or young people with Autism, complex SEND, or challenging behaviours.
• Experience in SEND schools, specialist provisions, or similar therapeutic settings.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, using Team Teach strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Skills

Team Teach training

Team Teach experience

SEND experience

Communication skills

Calm & patient

DBS Update Service

Job description

Location: Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Salary: £15.50 - 18.00 per hour

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.

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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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

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