SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of children who require extra support to thrive? Five Education islooking for a caring and dynamic Teaching Assistant (TA) to work within a SEND school in South Bristol.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other professionals to support children with a range of additional needs, including physical disabilities, ASC, speech and language difficulties, and other specific learning difficulties.

At Five Education, we welcome both experienced professionals and those new to education who are enthusiastic about making a difference. You'll be supported throughout your placement with training opportunities such as Team Teach, PMLD Awareness and Makaton, along with ongoing guidance from your dedicated consultant.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the delivery of EHCPs.

• Supporting individual students or small groups with their academic and personal development.

• Helping children engage with classroom activities and promoting independence.

• Supporting students with personal care as needed.

• Working alongside specialists such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and SENCOs.

• Assisting with the preparation of resources and maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment.

Essential Criteria:

• Empathetic, patient, and passionate about supporting children's learning

• Available to work Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 15:30 (term-time only)

• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas

• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years)

• Up to date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one*

*Please note, 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