Job Description

Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol
Salary: £96 £110 per day (depending on experience)
Qualification Required: Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent
Start Date: Flexible Ongoing Supply Opportunities

About the Role

Connex Education is working specialist SEN provisions across Bristol and we re seeking qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our highly skilled team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a multi-professional environment where pupils are placed at the centre of all learning and support. These roles are available across flexible supply, short-term and longer-term placements, depending on your availability and preference.

The settings support children and young people aged 3 to 19 years with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), many of whom are at the early stages of communication and require highly individualised support.

We are looking for individuals who are energetic, patient and engaging, with the ability to build positive relationships and support pupils to become as independent as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASC and complex learning needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist in delivering tailored and highly differentiated learning activities
• Support communication, engagement, and emotional regulation
• Promote independence and life skills development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
• Use positive behaviour support strategies consistently
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Follow individual education plans and EHCP targets

What We re Looking For

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) essential
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable
• A positive, resilient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to engage pupils with complex learning needs
• A good sense of humour and a patient manner
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Connex Education
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly PAYE pay no umbrella companies
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit for professional development
• Career progression opportunities through our professional development pathways
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern educational settings
• A dedicated SEND specialist consultant to support your career journey
• Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability

Apply Today

If you are a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking to work in rewarding specialist SEND environments, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Charlotte Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.