Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Venturers’ Academy, Bristol
E-ACT Venturers’ Academy | Where everything’s possible
We are proud to lead a school where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. Venturers Academy is a specialist academy for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), dedicated to providing an exceptional, nurturing environment where every learner can flourish.
Venturers Academy is based across three sites: our Secondary site at Hareclive Road, and two Primary sites at Withywood Road and St Anne’s Park.
We invite you to join a supportive, inclusive environment where your talents will be nurtured and your contributions truly valued.
We are seeking a committed and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored support to students with Autism Spectrum Condition, both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
- Support individual and small groups of students to access learning, following teacher planning and guidance.
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation using consistent, trauma-informed and autism-aware strategies.
- Build strong, respectful relationships that support students’ confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
- Assist in the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning strategies.
- Support personal care needs where required, with dignity and respect.
Pay
- NJC 8-13: £23,592.34 – £25,562.47
- FTE: £26,824.00 – £29,064.00
- 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Permanent
Qualifications and Skills
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above.
- A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).
- A commitment to supporting children and young people with SEND, particularly Autism Spectrum Condition.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and under the direction of teaching staff.
- Strong communication skills and a calm, patient, and flexible approach.
Benefits
- Defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS).
- Life cover at three times pensionable pay.
- 31 days of annual leave for full-time employees.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Professional Development: tailored INSET days, high-quality CPD opportunities, automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part‑time colleagues.
- Wellbeing support via the Wisdom app and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.
Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
How to apply
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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