Flexible SEN Teaching Assistants ✨

Locations: Bristol, Bath, and Gloucestershire
Full-time and part-time positions available
Start date: September 2025
Key Stages: 1–4
Daily pay: £89–£100

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a new team of Teaching Assistants to support students aged 5–16 with special educational needs (SEN). These students may be managing mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, physical disabilities, communication difficulties, or emotional and behavioural challenges.

We’re looking for compassionate, understanding individuals with strong behaviour management skills. You’ll play a vital role in supporting students across a range of age groups and be a key part of their educational journey.

Position Details

Start date: September 2025
Locations: Opportunities available across Bristol, Bath, and Gloucestershire
Hours: 8:30 am–3:30 pm (may vary slightly depending on the school)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, term-time only
Potential for a permanent, full-time school contract for the right candidate ⭐

What You’ll Do

• Provide tailored support to students with SEN, either in small groups or one-to-one

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering a personalised curriculum

• Work collaboratively with fellow Teaching Assistants and school staff

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to ensure they feel safe and supported

• Help facilitate learning activities and classwork, offering guidance and encouragement ✨

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a genuine passion for education and is eager to begin or continue a fulfilling career

• Demonstrates strong communication and behaviour management skills ️

• Experience is welcome but not essential — if you have the passion and motivation, we’d love to hear from you

• Previous work with SEN or challenging behaviours (professionally or personally) is a bonus but not required

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Choose your own schedule — work from one to five days per week

• Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella company deductions)

• Access to ongoing CPD opportunities, including Team Teach training

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

• A dedicated personal consultant to support you throughout your journey

Ready to take the next step in a rewarding career?

Apply below and attach your most up-to-date CV to be considered for this role.

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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