Specialist Teaching Assistant - Technician

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Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

Part Time -25 hours per week, Term Time Only, Permanent

Location: Elmfield House

Start date:1st September 2026

We are looking for Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established service with a commitment to quality improvement.

This role involves providing support to children and young people with visual impairment, adapting and producing resources, using technology and managing the loan of resources and equipment, working with teachers of the visually impaired, supporting the delivery of training opportunities.

This is a peripatetic role covering 4 local authorities (Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath & NE Somerset).

You will be able to communicate effectively with a variety of professionals, parents and children and have a good level of experience in working with children and who have SEN, direct experience working with children, use or have the ability to learn to use a range of specialist assistive technology.

Travelling to and between different settings is required.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. Join us working in a supportive environment where you will have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

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To be shortlisted for interview you will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Due to the nature of this role you must be able to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post. Teachers within the Service may work across more than one of the Unitary Authorities.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please contact us Tel. 0117 9038441 or

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.