SEND Teaching Assistant

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.

Our approach is built on high aspirations, personalised support, and an unwavering belief in our students’ potential. We celebrate individuality, build confidence, and empower young people to achieve meaningful success, academically, socially, and emotionally.

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. Each site is a place of opportunity, collaboration, and growth.

Whether you are an experienced educator or just beginning your journey in education, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where your talents will be nurtured, your professional development encouraged, and your contributions truly valued.

At Venturers Academy, we do more than educate, we inspire, support, and enable every child, and every colleague, to reach their full potential.

Venturers’ Academy is seeking a committed and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team and support pupils with additional learning needs to achieve their full potential. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition providing tailored support that enables them to access learning, develop independence, and build confidence. As part of our nurturing and inclusive environment, you will play a vital role in ensuring every pupil feels supported, valued and empowered to succeed both academically and personally.

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 range: 

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

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

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.