SEN Teaching Assistants
Location: Bristol
Salary: From £90 up to £110 per day DOE.
Hours: Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (Flexible)
About the role
Affinity Workforce is looking for an experienced SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teaching Assistant based in Bristol. We are supporting our schools by seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children across various year groups, supporting their academic, social, and emotional development.
Responsibilities
* Assist class teachers in the delivery of lessons and activities, providing support to individuals and small groups of children, as well as assisting with classroom management.
* Help students with varying abilities, including those with special educational needs (SEN).
* Support children in their social and emotional development, encouraging positive behavior and building confidence.
* Work collaboratively with other staff, including teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
* Encourage students to be independent learners and take pride in their work.
What we are looking for
* A true passion for working with children and helping them achieve their full potential.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
* A good understanding of child development and the importance of safeguarding.
* An understanding of SEN, SEMH, and the challenges the children will face.
* Experience working with children with SEN on a 1:1 basis or in classes will be preferable.
* Any relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or 3 teaching assistant will be desirable, but not essential.
What Affinity Workforce can offer you:
* Competitive daily wage, based on your experience.
* We offer the opportunity to pay into a pension scheme after 3 months.
* You can choose to be paid PAYE or through an Umbrella company.
* Free and up-to-date safeguarding training provided by a Gold Standard in Safeguarding.
* Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.
* A dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns.
* CV writing support.
* Fast, effective compliance service.
* Referral reward for Teachers and Teaching Assistants. Earn up to £200* when you refer a friend (Conditions apply).
* Equal opportunities.
Why Choose Affinity
Affinity Workforce is thrilled to have secured our position as one of the leading companies on the CCS Framework for the next four years, proudly delivering Managed Service Provision to 10 Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK.
We are dedicated to supporting primary, secondary, and SEND schools by providing both temporary and long-term teaching and support staff. Whether you're an educator seeking your next opportunity in education or a school searching for high-quality teaching personnel, our recruitment expertise ensures the ideal match for every need.
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