SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision Full-time Long-term to permanent opportunity Term-time only Pay: 100 - 120 per day (depending on experience) Location: Bristol About Us At Tradewind Recruitment, we work with inspiring schools across the South West who share one goal - to transform the lives of children and young people with additional needs.We''re currently supporting a specialist education provision in Bristol that provides a highly individualised environment for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties, autism and complex communication needs. Many pupils also have sensory processing differences and may display behaviours that challenge, often as a way of expressing anxiety, frustration or difficulty with communication.Every child here has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is supported to develop communication, independence and emotional regulation in a calm, structured setting. The Role We''re looking for a patient, caring and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a skilled team supporting pupils aged 11-19. Each pupil follows a personalised timetable focused on communication, sensory learning, independence and emotional regulation - often in a 1:1, 2:1 or very small group setting.You''ll be:Supporting pupils with autism, complex learning needs and challenging behaviourUsing strategies such as Makaton, PECS, TEACCH and sensory regulation activitiesHelping pupils to manage transitions, regulate emotions and access learning in their ..... full job details .....