Job Description

Bank SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Pilning, Bristol
Contract: Bank / Casual
Salary: Competitive hourly rate

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant Flexible Role in Bristol area.

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in the Bristol area?

We are pleased to be recruiting confident and compassionate Bank SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism and complex learning needs in a fantastic specialist school setting in Pilning, Bristol. This is a rewarding and hands-on role where your experience will have a real impact every day.

Why Apply?

• Flexible shifts to suit your schedule

• Supportive and specialist SEN environment

• Opportunity to build on your experience

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Meaningful work supporting vulnerable learners

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN

• Support learning, communication, and daily routines

• Manage and respond to challenging behaviour confidently

• Help pupils develop independence, confidence, and life skills

• Work closely with teachers and multidisciplinary teams

• Support personal care and wellbeing where required

You will play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, engaged, and able to reach their full potential.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (essential)

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above (essential)

• Strong behaviour management skills

• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ideal Background

• SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

• Support Worker with children or young people

• Experience with ASD, SLD or PMLD is highly desirable

Additional Requirements

• Right to work in the UK

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

• Minimum of two professional references

Location

Based in Pilning, Bristol, with good access from Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Newport, Gwent.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in Bristol looking for flexible work, apply today and make a genuine difference in a specialist SEN school, providing flexible, inclusive education and a positive, vibrant learning community, for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of autism and related social and communication needs.