SEN Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary

Location:

Bristol and Surrounding Areas
Salary: £93 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Start Date:

September 2026

About the Role
Connex Education is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils within primary schools across Bristol from September 2026.
We have opportunities available on a flexible supply, short-term, and long-term basis, supporting children with a variety of additional needs. Working closely with teaching staff and SEND teams, you will play an important role in helping pupils access learning and reach their full potential.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience while making a positive impact on children's educational development.

Key Responsibilities

Provide tailored support for pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Assist with classroom activities and differentiated learning tasks
Support children with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Encourage positive engagement and participation in lessons
Promote independence and confidence within the classroom
Work collaboratively with teachers and SEND professionals
Support pupil wellbeing and personal development
Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment
What We're Looking For

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable
Backgrounds in education, childcare, youth work, or care settings are advantageous
Compassionate and patient approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Flexible and proactive attitude
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Right to work in the UK
Why join Connex Education?

Competitive daily pay rates
Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
Flexible work to suit your availability
Free access to our SEND Toolkit for professional development
Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom conversion course
Wellbeing support and refresher training for working in modern educational settings
A supportive and welcoming team with a dedicated education consultant
Earn a £200 referral bonus
Apply Today
Whether you're seeking flexible supply work or a longer-term role supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream primary schools, we'd love to hear from you.
Reach out to the team to find out more on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for further information.

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