SEND Teaching Assistant

• Do you have a calm, nurturing approach and a passion for helping children with additional needs reach their full potential?
• Looking for opportunities where inclusion isn’t just a policy—it’s part of the daily culture?
• Ready to join a team that values every member as an essential part of the community?

TeacherActive is always looking to connect with dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistants who are seeking their next role in Bristol. Whether you’re available immediately, planning ahead for September, or simply open to hearing about upcoming opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Schools We Work With:
Our partner schools are known for their:

• Warm, inclusive ethos and vibrant classrooms

• Commitment to ensuring every child is seen, heard, and supported

• Focus on staff wellbeing, with ongoing training and CPD opportunities

• Collaborative teams where LSAs and TAs are valued just as much as teachers

By registering with us, you’ll gain early access to long-term and permanent roles where you can make a meaningful difference.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary setting, ideally on a 1:1 basis

• A patient, compassionate nature with strong emotional awareness

• Flexibility to adapt learning materials and strategies to suit individual needs

• Confident behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Enhanced Child-Only DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

• Two recent references from educational settings

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.
• If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0117 223 2200
Click ‘APPLY NOW’ and take your next step in making a difference.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.