Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol / South Gloucestershire

Start Date: September

Salary: £445 per week

Do you have Team Teach training and a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Are you a patient, resilient and proactive Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships and help pupils reach their full potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding role from September within a specialist school where you can make a real difference every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of specialist SEND schools across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to recruit dedicated Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistants. These welcoming schools support children and young people with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), sensory processing needs and behaviours that challenge, providing nurturing and inclusive environments where personalised learning and therapeutic approaches help every pupil to thrive.

The schools are looking to appoint full-time Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistants on a long-term basis from September, with opportunities to secure permanent positions for the right candidates. The successful Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers and therapists, supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, using Team Teach strategies to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning while helping pupils develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The successful Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Team Teach training or previous experience using Team Teach strategies, or a willingness to refresh your qualification.
• A minimum of 6 months' experience supporting children or young people with Autism, complex SEND or behaviours that challenge.
• Experience working within SEND schools, specialist provisions, alternative provisions, care or therapeutic settings.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

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.
• 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 & 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 Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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