TEAM TEACH SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT / LSA

SEND Teaching Assistant / LSA
Bristol
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour

Do you have experience supporting children with SEND and challenging behaviours?

Are you Team Teach trained, or looking to develop your skills within a specialist setting?

Do you have the patience, resilience and passion to make a real difference to pupils with complex needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Bristol that provides a supportive and personalised learning environment for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and sensory processing needs. The school focuses on communication, emotional regulation and helping pupils engage positively with learning and daily routines.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant / LSA on a long-term basis. The successful candidate will support pupils with ASD, sensory needs and behaviours that challenge, working closely with teachers and therapists to provide consistent routines and individual support strategies.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant / LSA will have:
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly ASD and challenging behaviour
• Team Teach training (current or previous) or willingness to undertake training
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude and genuine passion for supporting pupil progress
• A driving licence or access to transport is desirable

In return, you can expect:
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7 to support you through the onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

All of our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can be confident you’re paying the correct Tax and National Insurance with no hidden admin charges.

If you are interested in this opportunity, click APPLY NOW and I’ll be in touch to discuss the role further.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing education staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on delivering an excellent service to both schools and candidates.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional references in line with safeguarding requirements.

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.