Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Bristol, England Jun 30, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Junior

This Teaching Assistant role is focused on supporting lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

Where the work sits

Helping your pupil access the curriculum and engage with classroom activities using personalised strategies. How the role is set upIf you are a passionate and caring SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 support role, we would love to hear from you.

Learning support involved

Supporting lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

Practical details

  • These positions start in September and involve working closely with individual children with special educational needs who require tailored support to thrive in their learning.
  • Providing dedicated 1:1 SEN support to a child with additional needs such as Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties or learning difficulties.
  • Implementing behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques where needed.
  • Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals to follow EHCPs and individual support plans.

Education skills and requirements

  • Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Requirements mentioned

  • SEN experience
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