Teaching Assistants - SEND

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistants Needed! Bristol £95 - £110 per day September 2026 Starts

Connex Education is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of thriving academies and maintained primary and SEND schools in Bristol. We look for compassionate and committed individuals passionate about supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential.

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND. Support teaching and learning across primary age groups. Help implement EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies. Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals. Create a nurturing, positive, and inclusive learning environment. Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development. Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies where required. Adapt confidently to different classroom and school settings.

Experience working with children with SEND within schools or transferable experience such as social services and young offenders.

Knowledge or experience supporting pupils with the following SEND conditions:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

A patient, resilient and nurturing approach. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning. Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Relevant qualifications or SEND training are desirable but not essential.

Competitive daily pay rates. Weekly PAYE pay. Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit, including over 24 CPD courses. Funded qualifications available including...

• Career progression opportunities through our TA to Tutor conversion course.
• Wellbeing support programme and refresher training for modern classroom environments.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle and career goals.

Qualification levels available:

• Level 2 SEND
• Level 3 Teaching & Learning
• Level 4 HLTA
• Level 5 TEFL

Whether you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, or someone from a mainstream setting passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.