Location: BS34, Filton
Start Date: Flexible start dates available
Hours: Full-time, 9am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary
Pay: £14 per hour (experience-based)
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people with moderate learning difficulties (MLD) and mental health needs? Do you want a role where your compassion, patience and positive energy matter more than your CV? We are recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant / College Support Worker to join a post-16 SEND team based at a Campus in Filton.
About the role
You will support learners with MLD and mental health needs to engage in lessons, build independence, boost confidence and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
Why this is a great place to work
The college is part of a multi-campus further education provider recently rated “Good” overall by Ofsted, with “Outstanding” for personal development and adult learning provision.
Inspectors praised how well learners are supported, how safe they feel, and how staff prioritise mental health and student well-being.
The college’s learning support services specialise in adapting lessons, providing assistive technologies, individual support and inclusive classroom strategies.
At the Filton campus, vocational, technical and SEND provision sit side by side — giving you a dynamic, inclusive setting.
The college offers supported internships for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), combining learning with real-world work placements.
Who we’re looking for
We value who you are as well as your experience wit SEND, that said, if you have little experience with SEND but are interested in the role, please do get in touch. You could be a graduate, youth worker, sports coach, support worker or previous teaching assistant — what matters is your heart and attitude.
You’ll bring:
Empathy, kindness and respect
Resilience, reliability and calm under pressure
A genuine desire to build trusting relationships with young people
A growth mindset and willingness to learn
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