Sen Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Unqualified Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Locations: Bristol | Bath | Weston-super-Mare
Key Stages: 1–4
Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Daily Rate: £92 – £100
Start Date: Immediate Start | Secure Your September 2026 Role Now
Plan Ahead for September 2026
Looking to step into education and secure your role for the next academic year? We’re recruiting Postgraduate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across mainstream and specialist schools in Bristol, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare.
Start immediately or register now to lock in September 2026 placements—perfect for graduates aiming for careers in teaching, educational psychology, or youth support.
About the Role
Work with children and young people aged 5–16 who may have:
Additional learning needs
Speech and communication difficulties
Behavioural challenges
Physical disabilities
Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
We’re looking for individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and genuinely motivated to support young people.
Role Details
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (may vary by school)
Monday to Friday (term-time only)
Opportunities to transition into long-term or permanent roles
Key Responsibilities
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group SEN support
• Work closely with teachers and wider school staff
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
• Support pupils in line with EHCPs
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
What We’re Looking For
• Postgraduate-level applicants (all subjects welcome)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in SEN and education
• Experience in education, care, or coaching (desirable)
• A proactive, flexible, and resilient approach
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella fees
Access to recognised CPD training (e.g. Team Teach)
£50 referral bonus
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Flexible working options (1–5 days per week)
Priority access to September 2026 roles
Apply today with your updated CV to secure your September 2026 placement and start building your future in education.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Highlight your postgraduate qualification at the top of your CV as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify any SEN experience: "Supported 8 pupils with ADHD, improving focus time by 40%"
🎯 Emphasise experience with Key Stages 1-4 and specific SEN needs like SEMH or speech difficulties
🤝 Showcase collaboration skills as you'll work closely with teachers and wider school staff
🌐 Mention any safeguarding training or DBS clearance as these are essential requirements
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- •Delivered 1:1 SEN support to 12 pupils with ADHD and autism across Key Stages 2-3, improving classroom engagement by 65%
- •Implemented EHCP targets for 8 pupils with speech difficulties, collaborating with 4 teachers to adapt learning materials weekly
- •Supported SEMH pupils through Team Teach strategies, reducing behavioural incidents by 45% over one academic term
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's SEN Teaching Assistant role perfectly aligns with my postgraduate background and passion for supporting pupils with additional needs. My experience with EHCP implementation and small group instruction makes me well-suited to work across Key Stages 1-4 in Bristol's mainstream and specialist schools.
My background in educational support has equipped me with the adaptability and resilience needed to work with pupils facing speech difficulties, behavioural challenges, and SEMH needs. I am particularly drawn to the 1:1 support aspect and the opportunity to collaborate closely with teachers to create inclusive learning environments.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt a Key Stage 2 maths lesson for a pupil with dyslexia?
- ›What strategies would you use to support a child with SEMH needs during a challenging moment?
- ›How do you implement EHCP targets in daily classroom activities?
- ›Describe your approach to supporting pupils with speech and communication difficulties
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if you had concerns about a pupil?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach when working with someone with additional needs
- ›Describe a situation where you showed resilience in a challenging environment
- ›Give an example of when you worked as part of a team to support someone's development
- ›Tell me about a time you had to be flexible and change your plans at short notice
- ›Describe a situation where you helped someone overcome a barrier to learning
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach when working with someone with additional needs
Describe a situation where you showed resilience in a challenging environment