Experienced Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & Challenging Behaviour

As an Experienced Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting children with additional learning and behavioural needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent, nurturing support to pupils with complex needs.

• Working 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils engage in learning and develop social and emotional skills.

• Using de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies to support challenging behaviours.

• Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored learning activities.

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to help them achieve personal and academic goals.

• Promoting a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm, term time only.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in supporting children or young people with SEMH, ASD, or other complex needs.

• Confident in managing challenging behaviour and following behaviour support plans.

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a calm and positive approach.

• Team-focused, working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.

• Passionate about helping every pupil reach their potential, no matter their starting point.

Experience with Team Teach or other behaviour support training is desirable but not essential.

To be considered for this role, you will need to:

• Have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service.

• Have relevant experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.

• Demonstrate flexibility, commitment, and a genuine passion for inclusive education.

Vision for Education is a trusted, market-leading education recruitment agency dedicated to supporting schools and staff nationwide.
We pride ourselves on connecting talented professionals with schools where they can make a lasting impact.

We are fully committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff undertake thorough interview and referencing checks and must hold, or be prepared to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check.

As part of the Vision for Education team, you will receive:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.

• Access to our Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability).

• Pension contributions (qualifying period applies).

• Full AWR compliance for fair pay and working conditions.

• FREE training, including Safeguarding.

• A generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated consultant.

If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take on a rewarding new challenge supporting pupils with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Vision for Education and help create brighter futures for children in Bristol who need your support the most.

Apply now to start your next rewarding role.

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