SEN Teaching Assistant

New Siblands School, Bristol, BS35 2JU

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 19.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,597 - £35,412

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Teaching Assistant, you will have a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. Working alongside the class teacher and the classroom support team, you will help implement our holistic curriculum, which is designed to support students in achieving their planned goals, improving communication and social skills, accessing therapeutic support, and overcoming barriers to learning.

You will be an key member of the class support team, providing both direction and support, while maintaining high standards of teaching and fostering an engaging learning environment.

You will be able to develop relationships with families and to share with them the steps of their child’s educational journey.

What the school offers its staff

We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.

You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.

You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.

You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.

Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.

Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Interviews are due to take place on Wednesday 30th September

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

NSS Teaching Assistant Candidate Pack (2).pdf - 2.08 MB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Oct25 (3).pdf - 1.05 MB (opens in new tab)

About New Siblands School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 124 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: New Siblands School website
• Email address: Recruitment@enabletrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-siblands-school

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