Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
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| Salary: | £15.50 to £18 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | BRISTOL |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: North Bristol
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £15.50 - £18.00 per hour
Do you hold a Team Teach qualification and have a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Are you a calm, resilient and caring Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential?
Are you looking for a rewarding role in a specialist SEND school where you can make a positive impact every day?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school based in North Bristol to recruit a dedicated Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant. The school supports children and young people with Autism / ASD, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD, sensory processing needs and behaviours that challenge, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence and independence.
The school is looking to appoint a Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant from January 2027 on a full-time, long-term temporary basis, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant will work alongside teachers and support staff to provide one-to-one and small group support, using Team Teach strategies to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
The successful Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant will have:
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A current Team Teach qualification, which is essential for this role
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At least 6 months' experience supporting children or young people with Autism / ASD, complex SEND or behaviours that challenge
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Experience working within SEND schools, specialist provisions, alternative provisions or care settings
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An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
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A calm, patient and resilient approach with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
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A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
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CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
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Market leading rates of pay
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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 Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant position, then click
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EMAIL:
dannielle.ford@teacheractive.com
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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
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.