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Teaching Assistant - SEND School
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Job Type: Temporary Location: Bristol North / West Salary: Negotiable Start Date: Fri 13th Mar 2026 Contact Name: Beth Hoyle Contact Email: beth@fiveeducation.co.uk
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
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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.
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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 / danielle@fiveeducation.co.uk
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