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SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol

Flexible Working Available

Key Stage 1, 2, 3, 4

Daily Rate: £89 - £110

Are you currently looking for your next role but unsure of what’s next? We have the opportunity for you! We are seeking a new group of Teaching Assistants to support and nurture students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). These needs may include anxiety, depression, behavioural difficulties, communication challenges, autism, and ADHD. Therefore, the ability to be empathetic, compassionate, and caring is essential in this role.

Position Details:

Start: Immediate, continuing through to the end of the academic year
Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (ideal for students and parents)
Location: Bristol (BS)
Potential for a contract with the school for the right candidate (if desired)
On-site parking available
What You’ll Do:

Support the classroom teacher in delivering lessons and assisting with content learning, either one-on-one or in small groups (2-3 students).
Work in a classroom with 8-10 students, alongside other teaching assistants, to support the learning and development of the students.
Build trust with students and create an environment where they can thrive.
Develop positive relationships with classroom staff, school faculty, and students.
Represent yourself and Teaching Personnel in a respectful and professional manner at all times.
Who Are We Looking For?

Passionate individuals eager to start a career in the education sector.
Strong communication skills, reliability, and punctuality.
Experience working in a school setting isn’t required, but a strong sense of dedication and determination is essential.
Experience working with students with special educational needs isn’t essential, but is preferred, whether from a professional or personal background.
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Choose your own hours! We offer flexible work, allowing you to decide whether to work 1 day a week or up to 5 days a week during term time.
Weekly pay through PAYE – no deductions from umbrella companies.
Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities, including team-teaching training.
£50 referral bonus for every friend you refer to us.
A dedicated personal consultant to guide and support you throughout your journey.
If you’re ready to begin your next adventure in the rewarding field of education, please submit your application below and attach your most up-to-date CV.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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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