Teaching Assistant

4 days ago

Morton South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Vision for Education - Bristol Full time

Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs 
Full-time position | Immediate & future starts

We are looking for an open-minded, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs to join a welcoming specialist school in North Bristol/ South Glos. This long-term role is ideal for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to students who need consistent, patient and personalised support every day. Access to a car would be advantagious.

As a Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs, you’ll be working with children and young people who have a wide range of additional needs, which may include autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, sensory processing differences and challenging behaviours linked to complex backgrounds. No two days will ever be the same, and the right person will find the role incredibly rewarding.

We’re looking for a Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs who:

• Is open-minded, calm, patient and able to adapt quickly
• Has resilience and confidence when supporting students with high levels of need
• Understands how to support communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation
• Can build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils who need stability
• Works well with teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Is able to stay positive, even when faced with challenging behaviours
• Can break down learning tasks and offer pupils the personalised support they need
• Shows strong safeguarding awareness and professionalism at all times
• Wants a long-term role where they can make lasting progress with their students

About the Role:

• Long-term position in a specialist North Bristol school
• Supporting students with complex needs across different age groups
• 1:1 support, small group sessions and classroom assistance
• Helping pupils with communication, sensory regulation and day-to-day routines
• A brilliant opportunity for a Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs who wants to see long-term growth and development

This is a zero hour contract to start, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right Teaching Assistants.

Why This School:

• Supportive, welcoming staff team
• Excellent training and on-site guidance
• A chance to work with a wide range of complex needs and develop specialist skills
• A long-term opportunity with consistency and clear progression
• A meaningful role where your resilience and open-minded approach will genuinely change lives

Apply today to join this North Bristol specialist school and make a real difference as a Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs.

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