Level Teaching Assistant

Overview

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our OFSTED Outstanding special school. As we launch our new site, Briarwood South, Throgmorton Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1HR
, we are expanding our Support Staff Team and welcoming new colleagues to be part of this exciting next chapter.

Opportunities to join are available at both our new site, Briarwood South, Throgmorton Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1HR
, and our existing sites in Fishponds and Barton Hill. Applicants should clearly indicate which site they are applying for or both.

We are seeking to appoint Class Based Higher Level Teaching Assistants. Briarwood has a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents/carers who are proud to support 167 children and young people aged 3 to 19 years and are passionate about their progress, happiness and care. You will be required to work with a range of pupils who have severe and profound learning difficulties.

A large number of our pupils have challenging behaviours and are within the Autistic Spectrum or have high medical needs.

• Use a reflective approach to learners, their learning and needs.
• Work creatively and proactively to engage learners.
• Show emotional resilience and the ability to engage learners with challenging behaviours.
• Support the classroom team in delivering inclusive education.

• Commitment to inclusion and a positive attitude.
• Experience and knowledge working with children within a special needs setting is desirable.
• Ability to work with a range of pupils with high medical and behavioural needs.

Permanent positions, 1 hour per week + additional hours as and when required. Term time only, working 39 weeks (including 5 inset days). 13 weeks school holidays of which 6.6 weeks paid as annual leave. No entitlement to annual leave during term. Salary dependent on Local Government continuous service.

Closing Date: 28th February 2026 m

Interview Date:
Thursday 12th March 2026

Start Date:

As soon as possible, dependent on notice period and DBS Check

Briarwood School is committed to providing Equal Opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children. All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance (this will be carried out by the school if you are successful).