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SEN Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Knowle, Bristol Employment contract 17857.00 - 20082.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Affinity Partnerships is working with Briarwood School in Knowle to recruit dedicated, caring and passionate SEN Teaching Assistants. We’re proud to be recruiting on behalf of the OFSTED Outstanding Special School, offering fantastic opportunities to work in a specialist SEN setting supporting children and young people aged 3-19 with autism, severe learning difficulties, and complex needs. Due to rapid growth, the school is recruiting for several Teaching Assistants roles on a permanent basis. These opportunities are ideal for candidates with experience in care, support work, or education, looking to move into a rewarding term-time-only position with excellent work-life balance.

Job Responsibility

  • Support pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties on a 1:1 or small group basis
  • Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction
  • Work with teachers to deliver learning activities and progression targets
  • Support challenging behaviour and promote a safe, structured environment
  • Provide personal care, including hygiene and wellbeing support
  • Work alongside therapists and SEN professionals
  • Prepare and organise classroom resources

Requirements

  • Experience in SEN, care, support work, or education (desirable)
  • Confident supporting complex needs and challenging behaviour
  • Patient, resilient, and compassionate
  • GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent)
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

What we offer

  • Term-time only – 13 weeks school holidays (with paid annual leave included)
  • Permanent contract with long-term job security
  • Full induction and ongoing SEN training
  • Opportunity to progress into education or specialist roles
  • Supportive, experienced team environment
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