Teaching Assistants - SEND

Five Education is currently recruiting teaching assistants to work across a range of schools in and around East Bristol. These positions involve supporting students with a variety of additional needs, such as ASC, Down syndrome, ADHD and SEMH difficulties. We work with both mainstream and specialist schools, with opportunities to support pupils from early years through to secondary school.

Some roles will see you working 1:1 with a specific student, while others will involve offering more general classroom support. In all cases, you'll be providing tailored assistance to help young people develop socially, emotionally and academically. While prior experience is welcome, it's not essential-we're looking for people who are compassionate, adaptable, and confident when it comes to managing behaviour.

At Five Education, we welcome both experienced professionals and those new to education who are enthusiastic about making a difference. You'll be supported throughout your placement with training opportunities such as Team Teach, PMLD Awareness and Makaton, along with ongoing guidance from your dedicated consultant - Kate (that's me!).

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting students both 1:1 and in small groups by making the curriculum accessible and fun

• Always ensuring the safety and well-being of students including at break and lunch times

• Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo and other staff members to address the individual needs of students

Essential Criteria:

• Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30

• Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa

• Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years

• Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one*

*Please note, 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. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

• Recommending a friend bonus scheme

• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at . We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.

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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