Location: Pilning, Bristol
Contract: Bank / Casual
Salary: Competitive hourly rate
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant – Flexible Role in Bristol area.
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in the Bristol area?
We are pleased to be recruiting confident and compassionate Bank SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism and complex learning needs in a fantastic specialist school setting in Pilning, Bristol. This is a rewarding and hands-on role where your experience will have a real impact every day.
Why Apply?
Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
Supportive and specialist SEN environment
Opportunity to build on your experience
Ongoing training and professional development
Meaningful work supporting vulnerable learners
The Role
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
Support learning, communication, and daily routines
Manage and respond to challenging behaviour confidently
Help pupils develop independence, confidence, and life skills
Work closely with teachers and multidisciplinary teams
Support personal care and wellbeing where required
You will play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, engaged, and able to reach their full potential.
Requirements
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (essential)
Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above (essential)
Strong behaviour management skills
A patient, resilient, and proactive approach
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ideal Background
SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Support Worker with children or young people
Experience with ASD, SLD or PMLD is highly desirable
Additional Requirements
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Minimum of two professional references
Location
Based in Pilning, Bristol, with good access from Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Newport, Gwent.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in Bristol looking for flexible work, apply today and make a genuine difference in a specialist SEN school, providing flexible, inclusive education and a positive, vibrant learning community, for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of autism and related social and communication needs
Salary description
£14.65 - £15.50 per hour