1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Five Education is recruiting a proactive and resilient teaching assistant to support 1:1 at a mainstream primary school in north-east Bristol. The child requiring support presents with some challenging behaviour and so we are seeking a composed, confident and collaborative individual able to provide consistency and set boundaries in challenging situations. Main Responsibilities: • Provide structured 1:1 support to a student with SEMH challenges • Use de-escalation strategies and consistent boundaries to manage challenging behaviour • Work closely with teaching staff and SENCo to implement behaviour plans and support strategies • Encourage students to re-engage with learning through positive relationships and tailored support • Support pupils during unstructured times such as break and lunch to ensure safety and inclusion Essential Criteria: • Confident, proactive, and emotionally resilient • Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs • Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30–15:30 (term-time only) • Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas • Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years) • Hold a current DBS check on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one *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.