Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Position

Location: Bristol (BS35)

Full-time and part-time positions available

Daily Rate: £89 - £110

Are you looking for a career in the education sector but unsure where to start? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are currently seeking our next Teaching Assistant to support and nurture students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), which can range from physical disabilities and sensory impairments to restricted communication and challenging behaviour. Patience and empathy are key requirements for this role. You will be supporting students between the ages of 5 and 16.

Position Details:

• Start: Immediate, continuing through to the end of the academic year
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, ideal for parents and students
• Location: The BS35 area of Bristol
• Potential for a contract with the school for the right candidate (if that’s your preference)
• On-site parking available

What You’ll Do:

• Support the classroom teacher in delivering lessons and activities tailored to the needs of the students, either in small groups or on a one-to-one basis
• Work in classrooms with 8-10 students, alongside other teaching assistants, to support the learning development of the students
• Build trust with students and create an environment where they can thrive
• Develop positive relationships with classroom staff, school faculty, and students
• Represent yourself and Teaching Personnel in a respectful and professional manner at all times
• Assist with the basic care of the students, which may include help with feeding, changing, and other basic activities

Who Are We Looking For?

• A passionate individual eager to start a career in the education sector
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and punctuality
• Experience working within the education or care sector is desirable, but not essential
• Experience working with individuals with additional needs, either professionally or personally, is preferred but not required

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Choose your own hours! We offer flexible work, allowing you to decide whether to work 1 day a week or up to 5 days a week during term time.
• Weekly pay through PAYE – no deductions from umbrella companies
• Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities, including team-teaching training
• £50 referral bonus for every friend you refer to us
• A dedicated personal consultant to guide and support you throughout your journey

If you’re ready to begin your next adventure in the rewarding field of education, please submit your application below and attach your most up-to-date CV.

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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