SEN Teaching Assistant

Unqualified Postgraduate Teaching Assistant
Locations: Bristol, Bath, and Gloucestershire
️ Start Date: September 2025
Key Stages: 1 – 4
Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Daily Rate: £89 – £100

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our next cohort of Unqualified Postgraduate Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across a range of mainstream and specialist schools.

You’ll play a key role in nurturing and guiding students aged 5 to 16 who may have a variety of needs, including:

• Mental health diagnoses

• Physical disabilities

• Communication challenges

• Behavioural difficulties

A resilient, empathetic, and adaptable mindset is essential for this role.

Position Details:

• Start Date: September 2025

• Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (varies slightly by school)

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, term-time only

• Locations: Opportunities available in Bristol, Bath, and Gloucestershire

• Potential for Permanent Employment: For the right candidate

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEN in small groups or one-to-one

• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to enhance student development

• Assist in delivering tailored lesson content and activities

• Help implement and follow EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans)

• Foster a safe, supportive and encouraging learning environment

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Passionate about education and making a meaningful impact

• Strong behaviour management and communication skills

• Experience with SEN or challenging behaviour (desirable, but not essential)

• Background in education, care, or sports coaching (preferred)

• Adaptable approach to meet the varied needs of individual students

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella deductions

• Continuous CPD opportunities, including Team Teach training

• £50 referral bonus for every successful referral

• Personal consultant for ongoing support

• Flexible working options – from one to five days a week

If you're ready to take the first step into a rewarding career in education and help shape the future of young learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your most up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.

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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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