Teaching Assistant – Clevedon £14.24 per hour (subject to increase) | 08:30am – 15:30pm | Full-time / Long-term Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? Vision for Education are proud to be working in partnership with a highly respected specialist provision in Clevedon to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and forward-thinking team. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils aged 4–19 with a wide range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Challenging Behaviours, Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties, and Complex Needs. You will work closely with class teachers and multi-disciplinary teams to: Support pupils with communication, interaction and emotional regulation Deliver tailored learning activities in a structured, nurturing environment Promote independence, life skills and positive behaviour Build meaningful relationships that help pupils thrive This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and every day you will see the positive impact of your support. About the School This specialist setting is an all-age provision designed to meet a wide range of SEND needs, supporting pupils from early years through to post-16. The school offers: A highly supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment Purpose-built facilities including sensory spaces, outdoor learning areas and a hydro therapy pool A strong focus on communication, independence and preparing students for adulthood Skilled staff who build positive, trusted relationships with pupils, enabling them to thrive Staff are well-trained in areas such as managing challenging behaviours, safeguarding and child protection, becoming a Teaching Assistant and SEND, ensuring you are fully supported in your role. If you are going into this role as a Trainee Teaching Assistant, Vision for Education will provide you with additional training courses to complete after a successful interview, which include, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and an Introduction into being a Teaching Assistant. About You We’re looking for someone who: Has experience working with children or young people with SEN (or a strong desire to learn) Is patient, resilient and empathetic Can build strong relationships with pupils and staff Is proactive and adaptable in a dynamic classroom environment Whether you come from an education, care, youth work or support background, we want to hear from you. Why Work with Vision for Education? Competitive daily pay (£14.24 per hour, which can increase if qualified or experienced) Flexible work to suit your lifestyle Access to FREE training and CPD (including SEND-specific courses) Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles Pension contributions and holiday pay Disclaimer: If this job does not seem right for you, I still encourage you to apply as I have a variety of other job roles similar to this, with different hours, part time or full time, different locations etc which may suit you better.