SEND Teaching Assistant Jobs – Somerset / Bristol
Teaching Personnel | Full-Time & Part-Time | Immediate Start
SEN Teaching Assistant / SEN TA / Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant – SEN
Teaching Personnel are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants and experienced Teaching Assistants to work in SEN schools and specialist provisions across Bristol and surrounding areas including BS9, BS10, BS11, BS13 and BS24.
We have immediate vacancies available and can place candidates as soon as vetting is completed. Both full-time and part-time roles are available.
Job Description – SEN Teaching Assistant
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), working either 1:1 or in small groups.
The majority of roles involve supporting pupils with:
Autism (ASD)
High-functioning SEN
Challenging behaviour
These roles require patience, resilience, and a genuine interest in working within the SEN sector.
⏰ Working hours:
Typically 8:30am – 3:30pm
Some schools 8:00am – 3:00pm
SEN Teaching Assistant – Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
Be 18 years or older
Have an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through Teaching Personnel
Child & Adult DBS accepted
Provide a minimum of 2 references covering the last 24 months
Complete online safeguarding training (provided by Teaching Personnel)
Desirable Experience (Not Essential)
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
SEN schools or SEN units
Mainstream schools with SEN pupils
Care or residential settings
Youth work or mentoring
College or FE settings
Personal coaching or support work
Any additional SEN, SEND, or additional needs qualifications are highly desirable.
What Teaching Personnel Offers
✅ Free registration
✅ No umbrella company fees
✅ Full-time and part-time flexibility
✅ Dedicated SEN recruitment consultant
✅ Ongoing work opportunities
Dual registration is welcome.
Once registered, it is our responsibility to find you work, and we begin matching you to suitable roles from your first meeting.
£50 SEN TA Referral Bonus – Unlimited
Refer a friend and earn:
£50 per SEN Teaching Assistant
No cap on referrals
Bonus paid once the referred candidate:
Clears vetting and onboarding
Completes 5 working days
About Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, specialising in SEN, primary, secondary, and alternative provision staffing. We work closely with schools to place passionate educators where they are needed most.
Apply today to be considered for SEN Teaching Assistant roles in Bristol with Teaching Personnel.
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.
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