Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive Pay, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting young learners? Do you have experience working with children and want to help shape their educational journey? We’re seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school on a full-time or part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the classroom teacher in delivering lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Assist students with individual or group tasks, promoting engagement and learning.
• Provide additional support to children with varying needs, both in and outside the classroom.
• Help manage classroom behavior and ensure a safe, welcoming space for all students.
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Participate in school events and activities as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Classroom experience is preferable but not essential. We welcome those with a background as a support worker, sports coach, childcare worker, or similar roles involving children.
• Passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Patient, empathetic, and able to work well as part of a team.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude towards learning and education.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible full-time or part-time roles to suit your availability.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s education and development.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and support children in a dynamic, supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

In order to work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £38, plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

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.
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