SEND Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with children at a welcoming mainstream primary school in Keynsham. This role will involve working closely with students who have additional needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Speech and Language difficulties, or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

You may be providing one-to-one support for a specific child or working more generally across the classroom to help all students access the curriculum. Patience, flexibility and strong communication skills are key, as is a genuine desire to make a positive impact on children's learning and well-being.

While experience is helpful, it's not essential. We're primarily looking for people with a positive, nurturing disposition. This opportunity is also ideal for graduates in Psychology, Education or Health and Social Care, or anyone with a background in support work or care.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups, adapting tasks to meet their individual needs
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to provide consistent support
• Help students develop confidence, communication skills and independence
• Ensure students are safe and supported during play and lunchtime

Essential Criteria:

• Empathetic, patient and passionate about supporting children
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:30 (term-time only)
• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years)
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Kate on (phone number removed) / (url removed)