Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant

Central & South Bristol
Full-Time | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting students with SEND to achieve their full potential?

I am recruiting on behalf of a number of mainstream secondary schools across Central and South Bristol for experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and sensory processing differences.

This role is ideal for someone who has a strong understanding of SEND and thrives on helping students build confidence, independence and success within education.

✅ About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both academically and socially throughout the school day.

You will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional needs
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student requirements
• Support students within mainstream lessons and specialist SEND provisions
• Use tailored strategies to help students access the curriculum
• Promote independence, confidence and positive engagement
• Support communication, emotional regulation and organisation skills
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists and families
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment

✅ About the Students

You may support students with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory processing needs
• Physical disabilities or medical needs
• EHCPs and additional learning needs

This role is focused on supporting students with SEND needs rather than behaviour-led or SEMH-focused interventions.

✅ Who This Role Suits

We would particularly like to hear from:

• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Specialist SEND Support Workers
• Autism Practitioners
• Graduates in Psychology, Education or Health & Social Care
• Individuals with experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Support workers from SEND schools, colleges or community settings

✅ What We're Looking For

✔ Experience supporting students with SEND

✔ Understanding of Autism, ADHD and additional learning needs

✔ A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach

✔ Excellent communication skills

✔ Strong relationship-building abilities

✔ Confidence supporting differentiated learning

✔ A genuine passion for inclusive education

✔ Reliability, consistency and commitment

✅ Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Understanding of inclusive education practices
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider support team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

✅ Why Apply?

• Work in supportive and inclusive secondary school environments
• Make a genuine difference to students with additional needs
• Gain valuable experience working alongside SEN professionals
• Access ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant

Apply Now

If you have experience supporting students with SEND and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Emilia Harris
emilia.harris@teachingpersonnel.com
0117 239 1557

Apply today and help students with additional needs build confidence, independence and success in education.

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