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Job title: Sports Coaches and Graduates Location: Bristol Start date: ASAP Hours: 8:30 to 3:30 - Monday to Friday Pay rate: £93-£100p/d for 8:30 to 3:30 (half hour lunch break) Attention all sports coaches and sports graduates! Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job that will fit around your coaching or studying schedule? We are currently seeking Teaching Assistants for various primary schools across Bristol to start working for us straight away or after the Easter holidays next month. As a sports coach or graduate, you will often have the perfect personality and skillset to work with children and bring an element of creativity/demonstration both inside and outside the classroom. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on young minds while also gaining valuable experience in the education field. Flexibility is key as you can work around your sports work, studies, or other work. If you're interested, please apply now, and join our team of dedicated educators. The day will include: Support the teacher with the lesson plan through preparing learning materials. Adapt teaching support according to student's needs. Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare. Create an engaging, fun learning environment through a range of resources. Work with other teachers, parents, and professionals to aid learning. By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you: An 'Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant' training session that is run at our offices in Bristol every 4 weeks to help prepare you for a Teaching Assistant role before you start. Free to attend Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities EmployerClick 'Apply now' and attach your CV to be considered for these exciting Teaching Assistant roles in Bristol through Tradewind. Or for more information about the role, contact Lottie Dullea on (phone number removed) / #BRITA

1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant – ASD & Behaviour Focus (No Experience Required) Location: South Bristol Contract: Full-time, term time only Pay: £89–£100 per day Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you looking for a role where your presence truly matters? We are recruiting compassionate and dependable individuals to provide 1:1 support for pupils with Autism (ASD) and behavioural needs in schools across South Bristol. This rewarding opportunity involves supporting children and young people aged 5–16, helping them feel safe, understood, and confident in their learning environment. You will primarily support pupils who may experience: Autism (ASD) Behavioural and emotional regulation needs ️ Communication and social interaction difficulties Anxiety and related challenges No formal qualifications are required — your empathy, patience, and willingness to learn are what matter most About the Role Start Date: ASAP (ongoing throughout the academic year) Schedule: Monday to Friday, term time only ⏰ Hours: Typically 8:30am–3:30pm (may vary by school) Progression: Opportunity for a permanent contract Your Responsibilities Deliver dedicated 1:1 support to help pupils access learning Support pupils with ASD using structured, consistent approaches Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour positively Work closely with the class teacher to adapt learning activities Support pupils in line with their EHCPs Build a trusting relationship that promotes safety, routine, and engagement Assist with classroom tasks, transitions, and emotional regulation About You Passionate about supporting children and young people Calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations Confident communicator with a proactive approach ️ Interested in autism, behaviour, and inclusive education Experience with children is helpful but not essential — full training provided Why Join Teaching Personnel? Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella deductions) Access to CPD and specialist training (including Team Teach) £50 referral bonus for successful recommendations Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant ✨ If you’re seeking meaningful work where you can positively impact a child’s life every day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your most recent CV (Please note: applications submitted without a CV cannot be considered.) All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Qualified English Teacher – Specialist SEND Setting Location: Bristol Start Date: ASAP Salary: £145 – £233 per day (dependent on experience / teacher pay scale) Are you a passionate English Teacher who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need education delivered in a different way? Do you have the patience, empathy and creativity to support students with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health challenges? TeacherActive are recruiting a Qualified English Teacher to join a specialist SEND provision in the Bristol area, working with KS3/KS4 students studying English. This is a temporary position initially expected to become permanent in September 2026. About the Setting This specialist provision supports young people who may have found mainstream education challenging or inaccessible. Students within the setting have a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many learners have also experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and early childhood trauma, which can impact their engagement with education. Because of this, the school takes a therapeutic, relationship-led approach, prioritising safety, trust and emotional regulation alongside academic learning. Classes are very small, typically 1–3 students, and are supported by an HLTA or Teaching Assistant, allowing for highly personalised teaching and strong relationship building. Learning is delivered through a holistic and flexible curriculum, combining academic subjects with practical, creative and outdoor learning experiences such as horticulture, craft and land-based activities. This approach helps students build confidence, independence and life skills, while working towards recognised qualifications. The Role The successful candidate will: Deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the KS3/KS4 curriculum and GCSE pathways Adapt teaching to meet the individual learning and emotional needs of students with SEND Use creative and flexible approaches to develop literacy, reading, and communication skills Build positive, consistent relationships with students Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider pastoral team Create a calm, structured learning environment where students feel safe to learn We Are Looking For Someone Who Has: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Strong knowledge of the KS3 and GCSE English curriculum Experience working with SEND, SEMH, or neurodiverse learners Confidence supporting students with ASC, ADHD and trauma-related needs Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection Patience, resilience and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people In Return, TeacherActive Will Offer: Competitive rates of pay (paid weekly via PAYE) Support from a dedicated and experienced consultant Access to the TeacherActive App to manage your availability Free access to CPD through our MyProgression platform Opportunities to work with other specialist settings An excellent Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply) All supply staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring the correct Tax and National Insurance contributions are paid with no hidden administration fees. If you feel you are the right fit for this English Teacher role, please click apply, or contact Dannielle Ford on (phone number removed) or email . All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive. All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services