Additional Needs Teaching Assistant - Bristol Part / Full Time Flex

Additional Needs Teaching Assistant -  Part Time/Full Time 
Location: Bristol
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm
Pay: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Additional Needs Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary and Secondary SEN school in Bristol.

The school caters for children and young people aged 4–19 with a wide range of special educational needs. These include physical disabilities, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism, and speech, language and communication needs – though the needs of pupils are not limited to these areas. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with a range of complex needs in both classroom and 1:1 settings

• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and mobility when required

• Promoting independence, communication, and engagement in learning

• Working alongside teaching staff, therapists and support teams to deliver tailored support

• Helping to create a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, ideally in an educational or care setting

• Be confident in providing personal care and physical support

• Be resilient, patient, and calm in challenging situations

• Work well as part of a team and have excellent communication skills

• Be committed to helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve their goals

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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