Behavioural Specialist Support – Full Time
Fishponds, Bristol- BS16
Start Date: ASAP
Monarch Education
Monarch Education are working with a special needs school in Fishponds, Bristol to recruit a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant. This role is heavily focused on supporting pupils with complex and additional needs, and requires someone who is committed to working consistently, full time in a specialist setting.
This is not a mainstream classroom role. The school supports pupils with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), complex learning needs, SEMH, communication needs, and physical needs. Staff are expected to provide hands-on, structured, and consistent support throughout the school day.
Important – Essential Criteria (Please Read Carefully)
Do not apply unless you meet the following requirements:
- Full-time availability (Monday to Friday)
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, or relevant transferable experience (e.g. residential care, support work, youth work, or care settings)
- A clear understanding of working with individuals who may have complex needs and behaviours
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
The role:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with special educational needs-Between the ages of 5-19
- Support pupils with Autism, SEMH, communication difficulties, and complex needs
- Assist with personal care and daily routines where required
- Support behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
- Use structured approaches, including routines, visual supports, and sensory strategies
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider support team
- Help create a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working with SEND or in a care/support-based role
- Understanding of working with individuals with additional or complex needs
- Calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Able to build trusting and consistent relationships
- Willingness to be hands-on and adaptable throughout the day
- Reliable and committed to full-time work in a specialist setting
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