SEN Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

Bristol 

Full time and part time positions.

Are you looking to use your life experience to make a real difference? We’re seeking resilient, proactive, and compassionate individuals to join our team as Behaviour Support Assistants, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

In this role, you’ll work closely with students who may present behavioural, emotional, or social challenges, helping them feel safe, supported, and engaged in their learning. Some students may also require personal care, which will always be delivered with dignity and respect.

This role may suit you if you have experience as a:

• Sports Coach

• Psychology or Criminology Graduate

• Social Worker or Support Worker

• Ex-Military professional

• Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, or Mentor

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group behaviour support for students with SEN

• Supporting personal care needs where required

• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people

• Helping to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and confidently

• Working collaboratively with school staff to implement behaviour and support plans

What we’re looking for:

• Resilience, empathy, and strong communication skills

• A calm and patient approach to behaviour support

• A current DBS, or willingness to obtain one

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment

• Ongoing training and professional development

• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

If you’re passionate about behaviour, wellbeing, and helping young people with additional needs succeed, we’d love to hear from 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.
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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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