Teaching Assistant - SEND School

Job description

Five Education is working with a specialist SEND school that is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

The school supports pupils from Year 1 through to Year 11 with a range of complex medical needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH). Staff work closely together to provide a supportive, structured, and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.

This role would suit someone who is patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.

The Role

Supporting pupils aged Year 1 - Year 11 with complex needs and SEMH

Assisting the class teacher with adapted lessons and learning activities

Providing 1:1 and small group support to help pupils engage with learning

Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour

Assisting with personal care and medical needs where required

Helping create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

Experience with PMLD or SEMH is highly desirable

Patient, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations

A proactive team player who works well with teaching and support staff

Passionate about helping young people build confidence and achieve their potential



*If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.



What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working



If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.



Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.



Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.



We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.



Contact Danielle on 0117 422 6167 /

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Downend

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £88.00 and £95.00 Per Hour

Published at

24-03-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English