SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

East-Central Bristol

SEN Teaching Assistant Needed - Term Time Only

You must have full Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.

About the role:

Working in an specialist school providing high-quality, therapeutic and child-centred education, Care and life experiences for boys and girls from 3 to 19 years of age in East-Central Bristol. The children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). The Children and Young people have severe and profound learning difficulties, Complex Needs, Autism, ADHD, Communication Difficulties and Sensory Impairment.

Behaviours you may encounter:

Every day can be different, while we hope the day runs smoothly, you would need to be prepared to encounter a variety of behaviours due to each child and young persons needs. Children with SEN may display a variety of behaviours, this can include hair pulling, grabbing, biting, scratching, pulling and screaming. You may be required to help with personal care and manual handling, full training is provided. The school have a variety of different therapies to support the children, this includes Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy which you may be required to support.

About you:

A successful candidate will have experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities, mental health, or autism. Early year's experience is also accepted as there is a early years section within the school. Our client is seeking a Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic about working with children and is motivated to making sure that each child’s needs can be fulfilled. Working with the class teacher to help reduce the barriers of learning these children face you will become an excellent asset in guiding them through their journey through school.

Requirements for you as the SEN Teaching Assistant:

Experience working with Children / Young people Understanding of Autism and Challenging Behaviours Self-motivated individual with clear communication skills Enhanced Child and Adults DBS on the Update Service

Shift Times for you as the SEN Teaching Assistant:

Monday - Friday 08:45am-15:45pm Term time only

Benefits for you as the SEN Teaching Assistant:

Pay starting from £90 per Day PAYE or £106.65 UMBRELLA Holiday Pay 12.07% (only through PAYE) E-learning training paid for by CHA Casual Dress Code Designated consultant to guide you through the hiring process Weekly Pay Temp to Perm Opportunities


For more information please apply or contact:
Emily Young at Eyoung
@charecruitment.com or call 01189485555


  • Location: Bristol, England
  • Salary: £90.00 - £113.86 per day + Plus Holiday Pay
  • Type: Contract
  • Recruiter: Charles Hunter Associates
  • Posted: 15-Apr-2025
  • Posted on: careers4a.com