SEN Teaching Assistant
- SEND Support
- Bristol
- Flexible Working
Job description
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant Opportunity
Locations: Bristol, Bath & Gloucestershire
Start Date: September 2025
Key Stages: 1–4
Pay: £89–£100 per day
Recently finished your degree and unsure of your next step?
Teaching Personnel is now recruiting enthusiastic graduates for teaching assistant roles starting in the 2025/2026 academic year. You’ll be working with students who have special educational needs (SEN), which may include mental health difficulties, physical disabilities, or emotional and behavioural challenges. Compassion, patience, and empathy are essential qualities for this role. You’ll be supporting children and young people aged 5 to 16, helping to shape their educational journey.
Position Overview:
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Start date: September 2025
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Opportunities across Bristol, Bath, and Gloucestershire
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Typical hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (may vary by school)
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Monday to Friday, term-time only
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Potential to secure a permanent contract for the right candidate
Your Responsibilities:
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Provide support to students with SEN, either one-to-one or in small groups
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Collaborate with other support staff to enhance classroom learning
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Assist teachers in delivering tailored lessons that keep students focused and engaged
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Help implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
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Build positive, supportive relationships with students
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Assist with classroom tasks and learning activities as needed
Who We’re Looking For:
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Previous experience with SEN or challenging behaviour (in any context) is highly valued
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A sincere interest in education—whether continuing your path or starting something new
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Confident communication and behaviour management skills
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Educational experience is a plus, but not required—your attitude and commitment matter most
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
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Flexible scheduling—choose part-time or full-time to suit your needs
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Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella company deductions)
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Access to CPD courses, including Team Teach training
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£50 bonus for every referral who completes five days of work
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Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now using the link below.
Please include your most recent CV—applications without a CV cannot be considered.
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.
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