Creative Arts Graduates Wanted! Support SEN Schools Across Bristol, Bath & Gloucestershire

Are you a Drama, Art, Music, Dance, Media or Performing Arts graduate looking to use your creativity to make a real impact?
Teaching Personnel is seeking passionate, imaginative individuals to support Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across:

Bristol
Bath
Gloucestershire

These roles are ideal for creative graduates aspiring to careers in education, therapeutic arts, creative youth work, SEN support, community arts, or any child‑focused profession.

We are currently recruiting for:
• Teaching Assistants (TA)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)

Start Date: As soon as vetting is completed
Contract: Flexible roles – long‑term, short‑term, and permanent opportunities available

Why Creative Arts Graduates Are Perfect for These Roles

Your creativity, expression, and ability to engage young people through the arts will help you:

• Support children with diverse emotional, communication and learning needs
• Build trusting relationships through play, creativity and self‑expression
• Use drama, music, art, or movement to support emotional regulation
• Encourage confidence, communication and social skills
• Contribute to sensory activities, creative interventions and imaginative learning
• Work alongside therapists, behaviour specialists and SEN teams

Creative graduates thrive in SEN settings because you connect with students in ways traditional learning doesn’t always reach.

These positions offer hands‑on experience valued by postgraduate teacher training, art therapy pathways, youth work roles and SEND careers.

About the Schools & Students

You’ll be working in warm, supportive specialist SEN settings with students aged 5–19 who may have:
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
• Moderate / Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD)
• Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
• ADHD or associated behavioural needs
• Sensory processing differences

These schools prioritise holistic development, helping students grow emotionally, socially and academically through structured support.

⭐ What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Full-time and part-time roles to suit your schedule
• Specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to support creative projects & expressive arts activities
• A chance to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

About You

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• A Creative Arts graduate passionate about helping children express themselves
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic
• Confident using creative activities to engage and inspire
• Keen to gain hands‑on experience before further training or study
• Flexible and able to adapt to different needs
• Open to learning and developing new skills

(SEN or school experience is helpful but not essential — full training is provided

Ready to Start Your Creative SEN Journey?

Apply today and take the first step into a rewarding role where you can use your artistic talent to make a positive difference across Bristol, Bath, and Gloucestershire.