SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:

Venturers’ Academy, Bristol

E-ACT Venturers’ Academy | Where everything’s possible

We are proud to lead a school where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. Venturers Academy is a specialist academy for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), dedicated to providing an exceptional, nurturing environment where every learner can flourish.

Venturers Academy is based across three sites: our Secondary site at Hareclive Road, and two Primary sites at Withywood Road and St Anne’s Park.

We invite you to join a supportive, inclusive environment where your talents will be nurtured and your contributions truly valued.

We are seeking a committed and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs to achieve their full potential.

• Provide tailored support to students with Autism Spectrum Condition, both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Support individual and small groups of students to access learning, following teacher planning and guidance.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation using consistent, trauma-informed and autism-aware strategies.
• Build strong, respectful relationships that support students’ confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
• Assist in the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning strategies.
• Support personal care needs where required, with dignity and respect.

• NJC 8-13: £23,592.34 - £25,562.47
• FTE: £26,824.00 - £29,064.00
• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Permanent

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above.
• A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).
• A commitment to supporting children and young people with SEND, particularly Autism Spectrum Condition.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and under the direction of teaching staff.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, patient, and flexible approach.

• Defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS).
• Life cover at three times pensionable pay.
• 31 days of annual leave for full-time employees.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Professional Development: tailored INSET days, high-quality CPD opportunities, automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part‑time colleagues.
• Wellbeing support via the Wisdom app and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.

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Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.