SEN Teaching Assistant
- SEND Support
- Bristol
- Flexible Working
Job description
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Opportunity!
Locations – Bristol, Bath & Gloucestershire
Start Date – September 2025
Key Stages: 1–4 (Ages 5–16)
Pay: £89–£100 per day
Perfect for University Students!
Are you currently studying at university and looking for meaningful work that fits around your schedule?
This flexible, term-time role is ideal for undergraduates who want to gain valuable classroom experience while staying focused on their own education. ✅
Teaching Personnel is now recruiting its next group of enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for the 2025/2026 school year to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). These may include:
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Mental health challenges
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♿ Physical disabilities
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Emotional or behavioural difficulties
What Makes This Role Special?
You’ll be supporting children aged 5 to 16, helping them thrive academically and personally. A patient, understanding, and compassionate approach is essential.
Position Highlights:
Start Date: September 2025
Work available in Bristol, Bath & Gloucestershire
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (may vary by school)
Monday to Friday (Term-time only – perfect for students!)
Opportunity for a permanent contract for the right candidates
What You’ll Be Doing:
✨ Support students with SEN in small groups or 1:1 sessions
Collaborate with other TAs and teaching staff to enhance learning
Build strong, trusting relationships so students feel safe and supported
Assist with classwork, providing help when and where needed
Who We’re Looking For:
✅ Someone passionate about education and making a difference
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm and dedication!
Prior experience with SEN or challenging behaviour (in any setting) is a bonus, but not essential
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Choose a schedule that fits around your university timetable – work 3 to 5 days a week
Weekly pay through PAYE (no hidden umbrella fees!)
Access to free CPD training, including Team Teach certification
£50 referral bonus for every friend or family member you refer
A dedicated consultant to support your development and placement journey
Ready to get started?
Click Apply Now and submit your up-to-date CV to be considered.
Let this role be your stepping stone into a future in education – while staying focused on your own studies!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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