Teaching asistant

Job Details

• Job Type: Temporary
• Location:
  
  Somerset
• Salary:
  Negotiable
• Start Date:
  
  Thu 18th Jun 2015

An excellent, well‑resourced special school in Nailsea is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves working with pupils who have Special Educational Needs and/or mental health challenges, providing 1:1 and small‑group support throughout the school day.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker, or similar. Applicants from related backgrounds such as mental health, sport, care, or youth work are also encouraged to apply.

The school has fantastic feedback from parents and supply staff and is known for its welcoming, inclusive environment. It is easily accessible by public transport and requires staff who can commit to full‑time (5 days per week). For experienced candidates, pay rates can reflect this.

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, both in the classroom and during outdoor activities
• Helping pupils remain focused, calm, and regulated throughout the day
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Supporting pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, speech and language difficulties, sensory needs, and behavioural challenges
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff to help pupils reach their full potential
• Creating and maintaining a safe, stimulating, and positive learning environment

• Kind, patient, and compassionate individuals
• Emotionally resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Confident in managing behaviour and supporting emotional regulation
• Strong communicators with a positive, proactive mindset
• Able to build rapport with young people, especially those who may struggle to trust adults
• Previous SEND experience desirable but not essential if transferable skills can be demonstrated

• Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.

• Specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded after 20 days of work).
• Friend referral bonus scheme.
• Specialist support and mentoring while you are working.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.

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