At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with complex needs in a school environment and promote their independence.
- Company: Hanson Recruitment, a leading education recruitment agency in Bristol.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, term-time only work, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Other info: Great referral scheme and training opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a rewarding school setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care or support roles, with a compassionate and adaptable approach.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
Are you a social care worker or residential support worker looking to transition into a rewarding, school-based role? We are currently recruiting teaching assistants to work on a full-time basis in schools across Bristol and its surrounding areas, supporting children and young people with complex needs. The role will involve supporting students who have physical disabilities and is ideal for those with experience in care settings, particularly supporting individuals with disabilities, mobility needs, or behavioural challenges. As a teaching assistant, you’ll be making a real difference to pupils' learning, independence, and daily school life.
You will be working in a range of settings, including:
- SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) schools
- Mainstream schools with high-need or EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) pupils
- Schools that support pupils with complex physical and medical needs
Responsibilities in this teaching assistant role include:
- Supporting pupils with additional needs in lessons and around the school
- Providing personal care and assistance with mobility, as required
- Helping students stay focused and engaged in their learning
- Promoting inclusion, independence, and emotional well-being
- Working alongside teaching staff and therapists to deliver consistent support
Qualifications and attributes:
- Experience as a social care worker, support worker, or in a residential care setting
- Comfortable with personal care and supporting physical needs
- Calm, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting children and young people
- A good level of written and spoken English is essential
- Passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential in an educational setting
We offer:
- Weekly pay
- Term-time only working (typically 8:00am - 3:30/4:00pm)
- Placements in both mainstream and special schools across Bristol and surrounding areas
- A friendly, supportive team to guide you through the registration and placement process
If you’re a care or support professional ready to bring your experience into a school environment and thrive as a teaching assistant, get in touch and register with us today—we’d love to work with you!
Pay Rates: £85 - £100 per day (subject to experience and qualifications).
By registering with Hanson recruitment, we can offer you:
- Top rates of pay - We pay PAYE to all our candidates
- Ongoing support at all aspects of your role as a SEN teaching assistant
- Term-time work during weekdays
- Ability to take time-off during exam/holiday periods
- Dedicated education consultant support
- One-to-one training session could be provided before you start your role by our SEN consultants with over a decade of experience in SEN and Education Recruitment
- Great referral scheme - recommend us and you can receive up to £150 (Terms and Conditions on our website)
Hanson Recruitment is a prominent Education Recruitment agency in Bristol and we are offering top rates of pay, training and support and referral bonus. Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this position. Or for more information about the role, please contact us.
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