SEN Teaching Assistant Job in Bristol - Term 1

? Join Our Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant! ?
??Location: Primary Schools across Bristol
??Start Date: September 2025 (or as soon as possible)
??Hours: Full-time and part-time roles available
??Contract Type: Fixed-term and permanent positions

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive, and dynamic school environment? We are looking for compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated teams across a numberof welcoming primary schools in Bristol.

Your new role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement individual education plans (IEPs)
• Foster a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Support pupils with communication, sensory, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Assist with classroom organisation, resources, and inclusive learning activities

What you'll need to succeed

• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working with children with SEN (in a school or other setting) is highly desirable
• A relevant Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is an advantage, but not essential

What you'll get in return

• A supportive and inclusive school community
• Ongoing professional development and specialist SEN training
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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