SEN Teaching Assistant

Join Bristol’s Most Rewarding Classroom Opportunity!

Position: Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Bristol
Contract: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Pay: £89.38

Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential?
Do you thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is offering a fantastic opportunity to step into a full-time Teaching Assistant role across a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools in Bristol and the surrounding areas. We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make a lasting impact on young lives.

Whether you’re exploring a new career path, preparing for teacher training, or simply motivated to support children in their educational journey — this role could be your perfect next step.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting teachers in delivering creative, engaging, and inclusive lessons
• Working closely with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning
• Encouraging pupils’ emotional, social, and academic development
• Helping to create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Assisting with the preparation of teaching resources and learning materials
• Supporting the delivery of tailored lesson content and activities
• Promoting a supportive and nurturing learning atmosphere

What We’re Looking For:

• No formal qualifications required – just dedication, reliability, and a genuine passion for working with children
• A willingness to learn and grow within the role
• An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply – we can help!)
• Completion of Level 2 Safeguarding Training (available through Teaching Personnel)
• An adaptable approach to meet the varied needs of individual students
• Experience with SEN or challenging behaviour (desirable, but not essential)

Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel?

• Career development support – access to FREE and discounted training including Team Teach, Child Protection, and Prevent Duty
• Dedicated consultant guidance – we’ll help you find the perfect school match and provide ongoing mentorship
• Grow your experience – work with pupils of all abilities in a truly rewarding environment
• Competitive pay – £89.38 per day, paid weekly

Ready to Take the First Step?

Apply today by submitting your CV!
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don’t delay — the classrooms of Bristol are waiting for someone like you!

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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