SEN Teaching Assistant

NOW HIRING: Flexible SEN Teaching Assistants
Bristol | Bath | Gloucestershire
Start Date: As soon as possible 
Key Stages: 1–4
Full-time & Part-time Roles Available
Daily Pay: £89–£100

Make a Real Difference in a Child’s Life!

Are you compassionate, reliable, and passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? We're building an incredible new team of Teaching Assistants to work across both mainstream and specialist settings — and we’d love to hear from you!

‍ About the Role

✨ What You’ll Be Doing:

You’ll support students aged 5–16 with a range of SEN, including:

• Mental health needs (e.g. anxiety, depression)

• Physical disabilities

• Communication difficulties

• Emotional and behavioural challenges

You will:

• Work 1:1 or with small groups

• Support teachers in delivering a personalised curriculum

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students

• Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (term-time only)

• Flexible part-time schedules available

• Opportunities for permanent placement for the right candidates

What We’re Looking For:

• Passionate individuals who genuinely care about education

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

• Experience with SEN or challenging behaviours is a bonus — but not essential

• A positive, proactive attitude and a team-focused mindset

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

✅ Flexible working — you choose your days
✅ Weekly pay via PAYE — no umbrella deductions!
✅ Access to CPD training (including Team Teach)
✅ £50 bonus for every successful referral
✅ A dedicated consultant to support your journey

Ready to Get Started?
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Let’s build a career that makes a difference — one student at a time.

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.
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