SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title

Teaching Assistant - SEND Support

South Gloucestershire (Thornbury)

Permanent

Contact Name:
Bella Worboys
Phone:
Email:

Five Education are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities.

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small‑group support in line with individual learning needs and EHCP targets.
• Adapt learning materials and classroom approaches to suit a variety of learning styles and developmental needs.
• Support students in developing communication skills, emotional regulation, confidence, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENDCo to implement effective support strategies and encourage student progress.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment throughout the school day.
• Supervise students during break and lunch times, ensuring their wellbeing and inclusion.

• Experience working with young people with SEND, particularly Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities.
• A calm, flexible, and nurturing approach to supporting students with complex and varied needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for inclusion and supporting positive outcomes for all learners.
• Resilience, patience, and a proactive attitude towards behaviour support and student wellbeing.

• Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• 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.
• If you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70, which will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

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

Pay: PAYE payroll – includes holiday pay and is computed transparently.

Vetting:
Successful applicants will be required to undergo reference checks, TRA checks, and a DBS; an interview will also be conducted.

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

For more information or to apply, please contact Bella Worboys at  or