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Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support
Bristol | SEND TA Jobs

OUR REFERENCE:
Axcis/329560
START DATE:
31-Oct-2025
JOB TITLE / ROLE:
Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support - Bristol - Role: SEND TA Jobs
SECTOR:
Supply Jobs for SEND TA Jobs
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Job Title: Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support
Are you passionate about using sport to inspire and support young people? Axcis Education is recruiting a Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Bristol (BS13) from November 2025. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, initially on a temporary contract with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. About the Role As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide 1:1 support and small group interventions for pupils with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs. • Use sport and physical activity as a therapeutic tool to encourage positive behaviour, teamwork, and engagement. • Help create a safe and structured learning environment through proactive behaviour management. • Monitor and track pupil progress, adapting support plans where necessary. • Collaborate with teachers, families, and external professionals to provide a consistent, holistic approach. • Act as a positive role model, building trust and encouraging resilience in pupils. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a Teaching Assistant in Bristol who has: • Previous experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs. • A passion for sport, fitness, or physical activity and an understanding of how it can positively influence behaviour. • A patient, resilient, and flexible approach. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply). Why Apply? • Opportunity to combine your passion for sport with supporting young people. • Be part of a supportive primary school with a strong behaviour team. • Access to ongoing professional development and training. • Chance to progress into a permanent role for the right candidate. Key Details • Role: Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support • Location: Bristol, BS13 • Start Date: November 2025 • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (term-time only) • Contract: Temporary with the view to go permanent How to Apply If you’re ready to make a difference as a Sports-Focused Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in Bristol, apply today with your CV. We’d love to hear from you. INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Dan Davey on 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Dan Davey&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 4722400 | Ext: 2003</strong></strong>