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Teaching Assistants - SEND

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 95 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistants Needed!
 Bristol
 £95 - £110 per day
 September 2026 Starts
 
 Connex Education is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of thriving academies and maintained primary and SEND schools in Bristol.

We are looking for compassionate and committed individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential. Opportunities are available across EYFS to Post 16 settings, supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Roles can vary to suit your needs, with flexible day-to-day, part-time, and full-time long-term opportunities available.

The Role

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
Support teaching and learning across primary age groups
Help implement EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Create a nurturing, positive, and inclusive learning environment
Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies where required
Adapt confidently to different classroom and school settings
What We’re Looking For

Experience working with children with SEND within schools or transferable experience such as social services and young offenders
Knowledge or experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SPD, SEMH, or communication needs
A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Relevant qualifications or SEND training are desirable but not essential
What Connex Education Offers

Competitive daily pay rates
Weekly PAYE pay
Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit, including over 24 CPD courses
Funded qualifications available including:
Career progression opportunities through our TA to Tutor conversion course
Wellbeing support programme and refresher training for modern classroom environments
Flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle and career goals

Level 2 SEND
Level 3 Teaching & Learning
Level 4 HLTA
Level 5 TEFL

Apply Today

Whether you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, or someone from a mainstream setting whose passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Reach out to the team to find out more on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for further information.
 
 Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check

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