Teaching Assistant

Witherslackgroup; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and other emotional needs. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £27,528 along with exceptional benefits, including comprehensive training, flexible perks, and career progression opportunities. You will help grow students' skills and celebrate their achievements, ensuring a supportive and positive learning environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Full school holidays

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to celebrate small victories and encourage personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with their learning and development.
• Raise self-esteem and promote positive behaviors.
• Engage with students to facilitate a conducive learning environment.

Skills

Resilience

Dedication

Ability to work with children with special needs

Job description

Please note: The school is based in Yate, Bristol, and the role is scheduled to commence in June 2026.

Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by Thé idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young peopleтрым, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self‑esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make pese for it. As a Teaching Assistant at FAMILY Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well coils and we’ll allow you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Opening in September 2026, Turner Court is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art Primary school. The school will cater for up to 50 pupils with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Bristol and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll讲话 at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefitshere
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
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