Specialist Education Support Assistant in Bristol

We are looking for a dedicated individual to work as part of a team promoting the emotional, physical and educational development of pupils, including those with special needs. Reporting to the SENDco, you will play a key role in planning and delivering targeted interventions to identified students who require additional support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading small group work and 1:1 intervention sessions, specifically supporting literacy and numeracy skills.
• Monitoring student responses to learning activities and helping them achieve learning targets.
• Liaising with classroom teachers to plan effective support and maintain accurate special needs records.
• Assisting with the implementation of behaviour management programs and ensuring student safety.

About you

You are an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive person committed to securing high standards for all young people. You possess endless supplies of compassion and patience, alongside the confidence to work with primary aged students.

Ideal candidate will have:

• A good standard of education (including English and Maths) and experience working with young people with SEND.
• An understanding of what constitutes an effective intervention and how to use data to inform impact.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with parents, outside agencies and students.

Desirable:

• Extra training in evidence‑based interventions related to literacy, numeracy, or speech and language.

What we can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership.
• A supportive trust and school community.
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations.
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development.
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day.
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover.
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies.
• Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance.

CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our students.