Wellbeing Support Assistant (School-Based)

Wellbeing Support Assistant (School-Based)

Location: North Bristol
Pay: £92–£105 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, term time only
Start date: September

We are working with a warm and welcoming primary school in North Bristol who are seeking a caring and committed Wellbeing Support Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a school-based, 1:1 Teaching Assistant role, where you will be paired with an individual pupil to provide tailored support throughout the school day. 

School-based experience is desirable; however, we are primarily looking for the right personality and a genuine passion for supporting children’s wellbeing. As such, we will also consider applicants with informal childcare experience, such as youth work, church groups, holiday camps, or similar settings.

The role:

• Working on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who has additional needs
• Supporting the learning and wellbeing of children with SEN, which may include Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Helping pupils to access learning, regulate emotions, and build confidence
• Supporting both academic progress and emotional wellbeing
• Working closely with class teachers and the SEN team

The ideal candidate:

• Patient, nurturing, and resilient
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school or care-based experience welcomed)
• Passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• Able to commit to full-time, term-time hours

What’s on offer:

• Competitive daily pay 
• Supportive and inclusive school environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s school experience
• Ongoing support and guidance

If you’re looking for a rewarding, school-based role where you can positively impact a child’s wellbeing and development, we’d love to hear from you.

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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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