SEND Teaching Assistant Start date: ASAP Pay: £95 - £118 per day Work Pattern: Full time, opportunities to be part time Contract type: FTC until end of the academic year The school: A welcoming and community-centered academy catering for children aged 4-11, located near Portishead. The 2 form entry school is an Ofsted 'Good provider with strong academic performance, a nurturing ethos, excellent pastoral care and a skillful and committed SEND provision. The SEND Teaching Assistant role: Providing 1:1 support for two Reception children with high needs: ASC, non-verbal and PICA Support in Year 6 for a child with high anxiety requiring 1:1 support, frequent breaks, and adapted lessons Working with children who may become physical, requiring Level 2 Team Teach training Assisting within a small SEND classroom alongside experienced staff Bring energy, confidence, and enthusiasm to every day Champion inclusion and promote a positive learning environment for all students Work under the guidance of experienced teaching staff to deliver tailored support Benefits of this SEND Teaching Assistant role: Make a real difference in children’s early learning and transition into school Work in a school with a positive, inclusive ethos praised by Ofsted The school, which is a part of a MAT, have a range of routes to progression Join a supportive and experienced SEND team, with opportunities to learn from skilled colleagues Ongoing support and Continued Professional Development opportunities What we're looking for as a SEND Teaching Assistant: A commitment to supporting children with diverse needs Enthusiasm, resilience, and a positive attitude Experience working with children with special educational needs is essential, alongside a willingness to learn is key Experience working with challenging behaviour, either within education, healthcare, or other equivalent alternatives Right To Work in the UK, and currently resides in or close to Bristol, UK Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service, or a willingness to gain one There is a likelihood that you may need to use physical intervention to help de-escalate behaviours so Team Teach level 2 or similar positive behaviour management training is essential for this role How to apply for this SEND Teaching Assistant role: To apply for our SEND Teaching Assistant role, please submit your CV by clicking the Apply button now. Or, if you're looking for other SEND teaching assistant jobs in South West England, please email your CV to (email address removed) or for further information please contact (phone number removed). anzuk is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone