Teaching Assistant

Five Education is working with a special school in Glastonbury to find a teaching assistant to support students with special and complex needs. The students in the school are of primary and secondary age and have a range of SEND including Autism, SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and trouble with communication. The school is easily accessible by public transport and car, especially from Yeovil.

Experience is preferred but a willingness to learn more about children with SEND is essential. A perfect candidate would be passionate to learn, compassionate, resilient and flexible.


Main Responsibilities

Support students 1:1 or in small groups

Make learning fun, enjoyable and accessible

Provide emotional and behavioural support to students, helping them to develop coping strategies and self-regulation skills

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and other staff members to address the individual needs of students

Encourage socialisation and good behaviour through positive reinforcement and praise


Essential Criteria

Have an interest in supporting children and young people

Right to work in the UK (not require sponsorship)

Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary*

Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), 8:30-15:30

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.



What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working



If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.



Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.



Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.



We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.



Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed)