Teaching Assistant

Five Education is looking for teaching assistants to work in schools in Bath and Keynsham. The role will involve working with young people with SEND and other complex needs. As a highly rewarding role, you will play a vital part in supporting a student's learning journey, working on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. The students have a range of needs including severe and profound learning difficulties, complex needs, autism and sensory impairment with their learning and wellbeing. You will be responsible for supporting the child with fun daily activities, general supervision and providing companionship.
Previous experience in supporting individuals with SEND is not essential but beneficial. The perfect candidate would be compassionate, patient and resilient.
Main Responsibilities
Assist students in accessing learning under the guidance of the class teacher
Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times
Support students during transitions between activities and locations within the school
Provide emotional and behavioural support to students, helping them to develop coping strategies and self-regulation skills
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and other staff members to address the individual needs of students
Essential Criteria
Have an interest in supporting children/young people
Right to work in the UK
Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary
Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), 8:30-15:30
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 five 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 Danielle at (phone number removed). 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.
Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed)