SEN Teaching Assistant

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Role
Locations: Bristol, Bath, and Gloucestershire
Start Date: September 2025
Key Stages: 1–4
Pay Rate: £89–£100 per day

Are you a current university student looking for flexible work that fits around your studies? Teaching Personnel is now recruiting a new team of teaching assistants for the 2025/2026 academic year to support students with special educational needs (SEN). These may include mental health challenges, physical disabilities, and emotional or behavioural difficulties.

This role requires a calm, patient, and empathetic approach. You’ll be working with students aged 5 to 16, playing a vital part in their education and overall development.

Position Overview

• Start Date: September 2025

• Locations: Bristol, Bath, and Gloucestershire

• Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (may vary by school)

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, term time only

• Potential for a permanent role for standout candidates

Your Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with SEN in both one-on-one and small group settings

• Collaborate with other teaching assistants to enhance the learning environment

• Build positive, supportive relationships with students, helping them feel secure and encouraged

• Assist with classroom tasks and learning activities as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Passionate about education and eager to make a difference—whether starting out or continuing in the field

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

• No formal experience necessary—just a desire to help and the motivation to learn

• Any personal or professional experience with SEN or challenging behaviour is a bonus, though not essential

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible work—you choose whether to work three or five days a week

• Weekly pay via PAYE—no umbrella company deductions

• Access to ongoing professional development, including accredited Team Teach training

• £50 referral bonus for every friend or family member you refer who completes five days of work

• Personalised guidance and support from your own dedicated consultant

Ready to start your journey in education? Apply today.
Please ensure your most recent CV is attached to your application to be considered

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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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