Part-Time Teaching Assistant - SEN

Part-Time Teaching Assistant - SEN

Location: Bath
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £85 - £90 per day
Hours: 2 to 3 days per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm)
Duration: Until the end of the academic year

Are you looking for a role as a teaching assistant with a passion for supporting children with autism and additional learning needs in Bath?

A mainstream primary school in Bath with a dedicated SEN resource base is seeking a part-time teaching assistant – SEN for 2 to 3 days per week. The resource base supports children with autism and other complex needs.

As a Part-Time Teaching Assistant - SEN, you will work closely with children in the resource base and mainstream classes, supporting them alongside teachers, therapists, and SEN staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide 1:1 and small-group support to children with SEN
2. Help create a calm, structured, and positive learning environment
3. Implement interventions for communication, social interaction, and sensory needs
4. Assist with behaviour management, emotional regulation, and personal care

Ideal Candidate:

1. Previous experience as a teaching assistant – SEN
2. Passionate about supporting children with autism and SEN
3. Resilient, patient, and proactive in managing challenging behaviours
4. Must have an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

Why Apply:

1. Gain hands-on experience in education and training within a mainstream primary with a SEN resource base
2. Work alongside expert teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists
3. Develop skills for careers in psychology, speech and language therapy, and more
4. Part-time role (2 to 3 days per week) until the end of the academic year

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply today, and a member of the Academics Bristol team will contact you ASAP.