Job Description:

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Bristol
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £463.12 - £520.00 per week
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Do you have Team Teach training or a good understanding of de-escalation techniques and positive handling strategies?

Have you supported children, young people or vulnerable adults in education, care, support work or a similar setting?

Are you a calm, compassionate and resilient individual looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a specialist SEND school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a fantastic specialist SEND school in South Bristol, providing a nurturing, inclusive and supportive learning environment for children and young people with complex additional needs, including Autism / ASD, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD. The school has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a dedicated team who focus on personalised learning, emotional wellbeing and helping every pupil develop their confidence, communication skills and independence.

The school is looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from January 2027, and welcomes applications from individuals with experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults in education, care, residential support or other relevant roles. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide individual and small-group support, using their knowledge of Team Teach, positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies to help pupils manage emotional dysregulation, feel safe and secure, and engage positively with learning.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Team Teach training, recognised de-escalation / positive handling training, or a good understanding of safe and appropriate behaviour support strategies

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults within education, healthcare, residential care, support work or a similar environment

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism / ASD, complex additional needs, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge

• An understanding of emotional regulation, positive behaviour management and the importance of using de-escalation techniques before physical intervention

• A calm, patient and compassionate approach, with the confidence to respond safely and consistently to challenging situations

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships and adapt to individual needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process and ongoing support

• CPD courses, training and certificates through the My-Progression channel, helping you develop your SEND knowledge and behaviour support skills

• The opportunity to work in a welcoming specialist school with a supportive and experienced staff team

• Valuable experience supporting pupils with complex SEND, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress professionally

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant position and have experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults, we would love to hear from you! Whether your background is in education, care, support work or a similar role, your transferable skills could make a real difference in this specialist school. Click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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