Teaching Assistant – SEND Support Location: Bristol (BS5) Pay: £13.69 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Contract: Temporary with potential to become permanent Are you a compassionate and resilient individual who thrives in a supportive educational environment? We are seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in central Bristol. The school features a dedicated SEND Resource Base and a Forest School, offering a nurturing setting where children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can learn and grow through personalised and nature-based experiences. Key Responsibilities: • Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEND, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) • Foster a calm, consistent, and engaging learning environment • Collaborate closely with teaching staff and support teams • Respond proactively to behavioural needs with empathy and care What We're Looking For: • Experience working with children with SEND (especially ASD) is highly desirable • Patient, adaptable, and committed to inclusive education • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • Confident in managing challenging behaviours constructively • We’d Love to Hear from You If You Have Experience In: Nurseries, youth clubs, residential/care homes, or colleges • Personal experience supporting someone with SEND • Degrees in psychology, sociology, sport, drama, art, or music Additional Details: • Both full-time and part-time roles available • Working hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM • Competitive hourly rate: £13.69 This is a temporary role, with the opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate INDBRI<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Featherstone on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Lauren Featherstone&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017</strong></strong>