Team Educate are seeking Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to work with pupils in primary settings.

Start date: ASAP

Hours: Full-time, long-term, part-time.

Are you eager to embark on a new journey within the realm of education in the Bristol area? Do you possess a background in education or a keen interest in working with children with specific learning needs (SEN)? Perhaps you have direct experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs from another sector and are looking to apply this within an Education context? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Here at Team Educate, we're currently in search of exceptional SEN Teaching Assistants to work in our partner schools in Bristol. We work with a number of mainstream and Special Schools who are seeking reliable, experienced and motivated Teaching Assistants to support pupils on a 1-to-1 basis.

With knowledge of how best to support pupils with additional learning needs, you will use your skills to encourage collaboration and engagement in lessons, as well as utilising strategies to offer bespoke support 1-to-1. Collaborating closely with seasoned educators, you'll contribute to fostering an environment that nurtures progress and development.

Benefits of being a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Immerse yourself in an enriching school environment where you can have a demonstrable impact on pupils.
• Experience guidance and assistance from supportive professionals with first-hand experience in education.
• Secure a longer-term, ongoing position within our partner school upon making a positive impression.
• The opportunity to develop and enhance your own practice through continued professional development.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• A proactive attitude coupled with a genuine passion for working with children.
• Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in various settings.
• Previous hands-on experience of working with young learners with varied needs.
• A valid Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or a willingness to submit a new application.

Why Choose Team Educate:

At Team Educate, we're not just an agency – we're committed to developing and supporting both our schools and our staff. We possess an ever-flowing stream of exciting opportunities, all backed by our unwavering dedication to success. Whether you seek a flexible schedule or an immersive experience, our supportive schools and expert guidance are here to propel you forward.

Join Our Journey:

Be part of #TeamEducate, an exceptional community of educators striving for excellence. Your dedication is the cornerstone of our success, and we look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with children with Special Educational Needs?
• Do you have a DBS certificate registered on the Update Service?

Work Location: In person

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

At Team Educate, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every child is safe, supported, and able to thrive. We follow strict safer recruitment practices to ensure that every adult working with children is safe, suitable, and committed to promoting their welfare. Safer recruitment is more than just carrying out checks – it’s about creating a culture where safeguarding is a priority from the very first stage of hiring.

Our safer recruitment process includes:

• Enhanced DBS checks (including barred list checks where appropriate)
• Verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and address history
• Detailed reference checks with previous employers, covering at least the last 2 years
• Employment history checks to account for any gaps in work or education
• Qualification and training verification (where applicable)
• Face-to-face/Video call interviews to assess suitability, values, and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

By following these steps, we make sure that the people we recruit are not only capable of doing the job but also share our commitment to keeping children safe.

As part of our dedication to high standards, we also offer a FREE training courses e.g. Level 2 Safeguarding Children, Prevent awareness course and much more to all staff. These courses will give you the knowledge and confidence to recognise signs of abuse or neglect, understand your safeguarding responsibilities, and know how to take the right action to protect children in your care.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and safer recruitment helps ensure that the staff who join Team Educate are trustworthy, responsible, and prepared to put children’s wellbeing first.