Location: Bristol / South Gloucestershire
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £445 per week
Do you have Team Teach training and experience supporting children and young people with complex SEND needs?
Are you a calm, resilient and engaging individual who can build positive relationships in a specialist school environment?
Are you looking for a long-term Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant role where you can make a genuine difference every day?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with specialist SEND schools across Bristol and South Gloucestershire that provide high-quality education for pupils with complex additional needs, including Autism, severe and profound learning difficulties, sensory processing differences and behaviours that challenge. These schools offer nurturing, therapeutic environments where every pupil is supported through personalised learning, structured routines and a strong focus on communication, emotional wellbeing and independence.
The schools are looking to appoint dedicated Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistants on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant. The successful Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals, supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis. You will use Team Teach strategies alongside a calm, consistent and creative approach to support positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning throughout the school day.
The successful Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant will have:
• Team Teach training or previous Team Teach experience, or a willingness to refresh your qualification
• A minimum of 6 months' experience supporting children or young people with Autism, complex SEND or behaviours that challenge
• Experience working within SEND schools, specialist provisions, alternative provisions, care or therapeutic settings
• A creative, engaging and motivated approach with the ability to build positive relationships
• A patient, resilient and proactive attitude, with a genuine commitment to securing a long-term position
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• 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 position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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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 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
Salary description
£14.25 - £16.00 per hour