SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,824 FTE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 9RD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1556066 |
Summary
We at Courtney are looking for experienced and dynamic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities teaching assistant.
Courtney is a close-knit, caring but highly ambitious school. The school is at an exciting point in its journey. In September 2024, the school gained an Ofsted Rating of “good” in all areas reflecting the continued drive for high quality education for all of our children. We are a welcoming and inclusive school with children who are wonderful ambassadors being both proud and happy to attend. Our motto of ‘Ubuntu’ ensures that we are all succeeding and encouraging one another being each other’s greatest cheerleader. We welcome applications from candidates who feel they would like to be part of our ‘family feel’ and have lots to offer.
The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant should: • Have strong knowledge and skills of working in small groups/ 1:1 with children with high special educational needs. • A good standard of general education, to include literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ2 in English and Maths. • Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children. • NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or other relevant qualification with some practical experience of working with children, or; A good understanding/previous experience of working with children in an educational context with evidence of relevant training in the appropriate age range or curriculum/learning area. • Ability to use ICT effectively to support pupils’ learning. • Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies. • Must be willing to undertake further professional development. • Understand the current educational climate and legislation
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support children individually, in groups, or across the class to access the curriculum and achieve success. • Work closely with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of children with high needs. • Provide personal care to ensure every child can access school life fully. • Support with adaptive provision to meet children’s needs on Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP). • Make a positive contribution to the lives of children, the team and the wider school community. • Be compassionate and have an awareness of attachment needs and strategies to support. • You will show a good understanding of children’s development and take a lead in organising tasks which enable personalised targets to be met
As a school, we offer: • An inclusive and supportive team • A range of continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities and growth. • Extensive wellbeing support and initiatives • A supportive and engaged governing body • Children who want to succeed and are always willing to learn. • A modern building with extensive grounds and facilities.
This job is Monday to Friday, 8:15-3:30 term time only, including insets. The applications close on Friday 5th June at noon. We will be interviewing candidates the week commencing 8th June.
Courtney is a close-knit, caring but highly ambitious school. The school is at an exciting point in its journey. In September 2024, the school gained an Ofsted Rating of “good” in all areas reflecting the continued drive for high quality education for all of our children. We are a welcoming and inclusive school with children who are wonderful ambassadors being both proud and happy to attend. Our motto of ‘Ubuntu’ ensures that we are all succeeding and encouraging one another being each other’s greatest cheerleader. We welcome applications from candidates who feel they would like to be part of our ‘family feel’ and have lots to offer.
The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant should: • Have strong knowledge and skills of working in small groups/ 1:1 with children with high special educational needs. • A good standard of general education, to include literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ2 in English and Maths. • Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children. • NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or other relevant qualification with some practical experience of working with children, or; A good understanding/previous experience of working with children in an educational context with evidence of relevant training in the appropriate age range or curriculum/learning area. • Ability to use ICT effectively to support pupils’ learning. • Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies. • Must be willing to undertake further professional development. • Understand the current educational climate and legislation
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support children individually, in groups, or across the class to access the curriculum and achieve success. • Work closely with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of children with high needs. • Provide personal care to ensure every child can access school life fully. • Support with adaptive provision to meet children’s needs on Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP). • Make a positive contribution to the lives of children, the team and the wider school community. • Be compassionate and have an awareness of attachment needs and strategies to support. • You will show a good understanding of children’s development and take a lead in organising tasks which enable personalised targets to be met
As a school, we offer: • An inclusive and supportive team • A range of continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities and growth. • Extensive wellbeing support and initiatives • A supportive and engaged governing body • Children who want to succeed and are always willing to learn. • A modern building with extensive grounds and facilities.
This job is Monday to Friday, 8:15-3:30 term time only, including insets. The applications close on Friday 5th June at noon. We will be interviewing candidates the week commencing 8th June.