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Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 92 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant – ASD & Behaviour Focus (No Experience Required)

 Location: South Bristol
  Contract: Full-time, term time only
  Pay: £89–£100 per day

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a role where your presence truly matters? We are recruiting compassionate and dependable individuals to provide 1:1 support for pupils with Autism (ASD) and behavioural needs in schools across South Bristol.

This rewarding opportunity involves supporting children and young people aged 5–16, helping them feel safe, understood, and confident in their learning environment.

You will primarily support pupils who may experience:
  Autism (ASD)
  Behavioural and emotional regulation needs
 ️ Communication and social interaction difficulties
  Anxiety and related challenges

No formal qualifications are required — your empathy, patience, and willingness to learn are what matter most 

About the Role

Start Date: ASAP (ongoing throughout the academic year)
  Schedule: Monday to Friday, term time only
 ⏰ Hours: Typically 8:30am–3:30pm (may vary by school)
  Progression: Opportunity for a permanent contract

Your Responsibilities

Deliver dedicated 1:1 support to help pupils access learning
Support pupils with ASD using structured, consistent approaches
Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour positively
Work closely with the class teacher to adapt learning activities 
Support pupils in line with their EHCPs 
Build a trusting relationship that promotes safety, routine, and engagement 
Assist with classroom tasks, transitions, and emotional regulation

About You

Passionate about supporting children and young people
Calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations 
Confident communicator with a proactive approach ️
Interested in autism, behaviour, and inclusive education
Experience with children is helpful but not essential — full training provided 

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella deductions)
 Access to CPD and specialist training (including Team Teach)
 £50 referral bonus for successful recommendations
 Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

✨ If you’re seeking meaningful work where you can positively impact a child’s life every day, we’d love to hear from you.

 Apply today with your most recent CV
 (Please note: applications submitted without a CV cannot be considered.)

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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